pat

Example Sentences

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The Fed will stand pat to see how it all sorts out.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

This brings us to the third point, that in spite of this investors expect a series of ECB and Bank of England rate rises, while the U.S. stands pat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A pat of butter melting into everything, a scatter of cheese, a cool spoonful of sour cream.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Trump gave him a pat on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

He expected Lola to pat his head fondly.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix