pat

Example Sentences

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There is no pat resolution to grief, she concludes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Americans who recently earned their bachelor’s degree have faced a challenging job market in the pat few years.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

"We deserve a great pat on the back," added Higgins, who admitted he never thought he would still be playing so well at this age.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

So general manager Ken Holland did the prudent thing and largely stood pat, trading a couple of veterans for draft picks and making only a pair of minor acquisitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I reached over, giving her knee a gentle pat.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day