pat down
Example Sentences
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Without a full body scanner, Presnell’s husband needed a pat down due to knee replacements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
If the bill passes, police wouldn’t need a warrant or cause to pat down the paroled offender.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 21, 2023
Even so, Mr. Marrero said that armed police officers would not pat down students unless they had probable cause.
From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
Gill used a towel to pat down the area where the kick would be attempted, and Santos also stepped on the towel and used it to dry a different spot.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
Izzie, Dennis, and Lily pat down the snow and shape the roundness of the face.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
