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Just before kick-off at Southport’s Haig Avenue stadium, capacity 6,008, the younger Pickford — who is not related to Jordan — pats down the turf in his penalty area.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Cover lightly with soil, pat down gently, and water thoroughly.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Angela and several friends watched as Carlos was patted down and searched.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Officer history The officer who patted down the preteen in February 2024 is Ofc.
—Carol Thompson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Cover lightly with soil, pat down gently, and water thoroughly.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Angela and several friends watched as Carlos was patted down and searched.
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Officer history The officer who patted down the preteen in February 2024 is Ofc.
—Carol Thompson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pat%20down. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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