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The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed construction of a massive White House ballroom to continue for now, giving President Donald Trump a temporary victory for one of his pet renovation projects.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
After he received his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, Niederhoffer took a job as an assistant professor at University of California, Berkeley, during which time he kept a pet monkey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Costco, the No. 1 warehouse club chain, sells everything from groceries and tires to eyeglasses and electronics and offers services such as travel planning, solar panels and pet insurance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
"It can be quite lonely... with society not understanding the impact it has," says Annalisa de Carteret, a pet loss support manager at animal charity Blue Cross.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
I remember because sometimes there were dogs on the sidewalk I always wanted to pet, but Mom never let me.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
He spent a full minute sniffing my legs and shoes, after coming up to Viana to be petted.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
The pair shook hands with members of the public, accepted gifts and flowers, and also petted a few dogs beside some delighted owners.
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2025
The sun was shining and our hearts were full as we sipped rosé and petted dogs and horse along the way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
The boldest cats entered huts and perhaps allowed themselves to be petted – kittens are adorable! – and, voilà, the domestic cat was born.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2023
Everyone petted her, and ‘Daisey’, as they called her, was in a fair way to have her head turned.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
After building many homes in the Houston suburbs, Lorenzo Salgado finally built his own, where he would sit every evening after work, listening to music and petting his dog, Ronaldo Salgado said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
“The Knicks just won a championship, we were so happy,” she yells out, petting her dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Capybaras occasionally wander into the café, though petting them isn’t allowed.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Following last year's outbreak, PHW has issued a warning to people who are preparing for outings to farms and petting attractions this spring.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
Nancy turned to the page in her notebook where she had written a reminder about how there weren't many people at the petting zoo.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
