pet

Example Sentences

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The lone exception might be Rocco, Zoe’s pet rock, whose complicated relationship with Elmo has become part of children’s television lore.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

This includes things such as unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, bird feeders, pet food left outside and uncleaned grills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It isn’t by happenstance that New York has become the second-most-expensive state in which to own a dog, or that New York City shelters have been pushed past capacity by pet owners surrendering animals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The spokesperson also said their pet dog was "recovered safe and well".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

I pet him and sit next to him for a time but he won’t sleep to rest.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen