petting
Example Sentences
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There, visitors can spend time petting the rodents for about $32.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
I haven’t watched the series, so I didn’t understand why we were beheading a stuffed bear, but families seemed thrilled to explore the venue, including petting Uncle Fester’s Chupacabra.
From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025
One cannot tell if a cow’s milk is safe by petting the animal.
From Salon • Sep. 22, 2025
To prevent transmission, experts recommend owners practise good hygiene, including washing their hands after petting their dog or cat and after handling their waste.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025
Nancy turned to the page in her notebook where she had written a reminder about how there weren't many people at the petting zoo.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
