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[pet] / pɛt /






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This is because the powerful toxins are water-soluble, so they easily wash into rivers if a dog goes swimming, and into water when a pet owner washes their hands after application.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In the months that followed, Esquivias’ pet project grew into a series of what she called “reading picnics.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: We did a comprehensive comparison to find the best pet insurance for older dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Our hope was that it would be less traumatic than a flight for her first long stretch in a pet carrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Dad would pet my hair, sing me French nursery rhymes, and tell funny stories until I fell asleep.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller