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"Symbolic marriage certificate" reads the document, with a special space denoting "paw print of your furry friend."

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

Barker combines the monkey’s paw and Pygmalion myths in this story about a young man who wishes that his dream girl would fall in love with him.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

One example that profoundly impressed Mr. Rossano showed a dog pushing a series of buttons to communicate that something was stuck in his paw.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

I was a culinary raccoon: nosy, impulsive, endlessly compelled to paw at things that might have been better left alone.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2025

"We fed them fish snacks. Looked at their boots. Put salve on Blizzard's paw and wrapped it up."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell

These hairs are especially common behind the ears, beneath the lips, and near the base of the paws.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026

Pets are also at risk, with authorities recommending dogs remain indoors except for bathroom breaks, and warning owners to watch for hot asphalt that can burn paws.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

If she wants to go outside, she dramatically paws at the mirror, then tries to punch it with all her might, for some reason.

From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026

His floppy ears, grumpy little face and paws you just want to shake hands with.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

He grabbed a wad of my hair in all four of his tiny paws; then he leaned over and took hold of my right ear with his teeth.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

I pawed through the outer lands of my mother’s closet before asking if I could alter a navy trapeze-style dress she no longer wore.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026

He pawed more with his left hand than he used it, and worked more behind his jab than throwing pot shots all over the ring.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2023

The dog’s water bowl was empty and there were signs he had pawed at the sliding door.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2022

The paint changed hands, the tempo rose, the men pawed each other freely, using touch and color to shake off their invisibility.

From New York Times ● May 12, 2022

Pond gently pawed Nathan’s fingers away from his ears.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

Sunday’s most intriguing sporting event won’t be Ravens versus the Bills, or Lions pawing at Packers, or even the Jets facing off against their former yoga instructor, Aaron Rodgers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2025

Boots, a young black-and-white domestic shorthair cat, lies on his back, pawing playfully at the air.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025

All he’s doing with this feral pawing for a message is frittering that away.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2024

Trisha Allison, 50, from Wilford in Nottinghamshire, said her two-year-old collie cross Luna had jumped at her and began pawing and sniffing at her right breast in April.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2023

This one should have been pawing at its mother for milk.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry