pet

Example Sentences

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“Or cuddling with your pet. Service and volunteerism can also be a joy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Fighting back tears, Ms O'Malley said: "I miss her so much. She was my little friend, my pet. I'm literally dizzy with grief and it's the same every day."

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024

"People see friends as lonely or wanting companionship, and they recommend getting a pet. But it's unlikely that it'll be as transformative as people think."

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2023

“Have fun with your pet. Keep everything positive, and always leave your pet wanting more because . . . they’ll want to keep working with you.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021

“Geez. Look at it this way. If you add our ages together, we're not minors; we're one adult. Freebie isn't a pet. He’s a hotel guest and family member. And I showered after basketball.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty