pat

Example Sentences

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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

There is no pat resolution to grief, she concludes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Maybe it’s a drizzle of special vinegar, a pat of cultured butter softening into gloss or a tangle of pickled vegetables with just enough bite.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Not to pat ourselves on the back, but Barron’s made the case for Intel just last week, even after the stock rallied 220%.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Clare laid a paw on Gingersnipes’s shoulder and gave her a soft pat, which was, in his way, more tender than any embrace.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman