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Pete

Idioms

Also, Peter. See for one's (Pete's) sake; honest to god (Pete); rob Peter to pay Paul.

Example Sentences

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Deadline's Pete Hammond said the film "falls short of giving any new insights", but said Jaafar Jackson "dazzles" in a film that fans would "eat up".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“I don’t care who calls it first,” said closer Pete Fairbanks, who signed a $13 million contract with Miami in December.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday a "major" defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The president then called Pete Hegseth, played by Colin Jost, to discuss the Iran War.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“We better get moving. I want to be in Saint Pete before it shuts down for the night.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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