pat

Example Sentences

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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

"We deserve a great pat on the back," added Higgins, who admitted he never thought he would still be playing so well at this age.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Instead, he offered the oratory equivalent of a pat on the shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Gloria comes back and starts to pat me on the shoulder, but I shove her hand off.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan