petting

Example Sentences

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Capybaras occasionally wander into the café, though petting them isn’t allowed.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Sixteen people have become unwell with after visiting a petting farm in Edinburgh.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Signs on most kennels asked visitors to avoid putting their hands inside the kennels or petting the animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

I haven’t watched the series, so I didn’t understand why we were beheading a stuffed bear, but families seemed thrilled to explore the venue, including petting Uncle Fester’s Chupacabra.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

He turned to Mr. Johnson, saying, "If it's okay with you, I'll bring the girls to the petting zoo so they can investigate this mystery."

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene