pat
Example Sentences
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"It's unbelievable," Brown said of Anunoby's basket, which saw him rise to pat home Jalen Brunson's three-point miss.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Ahead of the opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair and his lawyer helped adjust his tie, before giving him a pat on the back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s a conundrum that central banks of developed countries world-wide are facing, with many choosing to stand pat on rates for now while stressing concern about the uncertain outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
As he shook hands with Xi, he leaned in to pat him on the arm in what appeared to be a gesture of warmth.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
I pat Rápido on his tiny head and push myself up.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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