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the pet

NOUN
apple of one's eye
Synonyms
WEAK
angel beloved darling dearest fair-haired boy favorite honey light of one's life loved one object of one's affections pet sweetheart treasure

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It was the sight of abandoned and homeless dogs that moved Lala Tarapakina to get involved in the pet evacuations.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The client didn’t even want the pet, but knew his wife adored it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

CEO Sumit Singh said he expects 2026 to largely mirror 2025, as the pet industry remains resilient to macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“Everyone kind of understands the oral care business, but the pet food side is a very attractive business,” says Falorni.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

He thought the turtles were dead and he was going to take them back to the pet store and complain.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson