pat

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Made with soft, cushiony materials, the doll also makes spontaneous requests, asking users to pat its head, hold its hand or share snacks with it, although it cannot eat.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are also expected to stand pat this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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

She gives me a little pat and then whispers to me, “Get up every time you fail.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée