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Fill in the surrounding area with more soil to fill and pat down.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 May 2024
But Astudillo Aguirre’s attorney argued that the officers lacked any probable cause to pat down the couple or search the vehicle.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Add the corn mixture and pat down in an even layer.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
That's when Roseville police discovered a surprise while patting down a suspect in a theft at a bank several hours earlier.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2024
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 May 2024
But Astudillo Aguirre’s attorney argued that the officers lacked any probable cause to pat down the couple or search the vehicle.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Add the corn mixture and pat down in an even layer.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
That's when Roseville police discovered a surprise while patting down a suspect in a theft at a bank several hours earlier.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2024
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pat%20down. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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