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
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
Against Arkansas on Saturday, Miller’s regular pregame introduction with a Crimson Tide staffer giving him a pat down didn’t sit well with coach Nate Oats — or anyone else.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2023
Dust your hands liberally with flour and pat down the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2023
Izzie, Dennis, and Lily pat down the snow and shape the roundness of the face.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
