pats
- plural of pat.
Example Sentences
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Five times over two days, Trump referred to Xi as his friend, taking every public opportunity to offer his compliments and pats on the back.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Sometimes, her 3-year-old pats his belly when he’s hungry for his favorite fruits like strawberries.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
He pats my arm, then walks me to Jaarsma Bakery and stands in line with me, telling me how good the cake is.
From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025
The room where we meet has several places to sit, but Chan pats a spot on her couch right next to her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
She pats me on the shoulder again and returns to the piano bench.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
