Example Sentences

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Raindrops pitter-pattering on the ground during an April shower can appear peaceful to the naked eye, but a closer look at the droplet hitting the ground would reveal a violent interaction between water and soil.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2022

My heart pitter-pattering, I pierced a piece with a fork and brought it carefully into my mouth.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2021

I was captivated by Teena when she was a pup: ears that moved like a tiny elephant’s, a seal-jolting head and platypus feet pitter-pattering along, trying to get hold of my laces.

From The Guardian • Jul. 14, 2018

For now, glampers can enjoy their solitude in a tent that makes even thunderstorms enjoyable, with the rain pitter-pattering on the canvas and the lightning glowing through the walls.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2015

Blade is shouting, too, and I can hear his feet pitter-pattering behind me.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick