petting

Example Sentences

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“The Knicks just won a championship, we were so happy,” she yells out, petting her dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Capybaras occasionally wander into the café, though petting them isn’t allowed.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

According to a website using Zander's name and nickname, the trainer holds "unforgettable" and "one-of-a-kind" tiger petting events open to the public.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The companies also offer recommendations, like giving certain supplements or bringing babies to a petting zoo, which they said can improve children’s microbiomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

George's mom could sign the paper now, since she had brought them to the petting zoo.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene