as in to shake down
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Recent Examples of pat down
Stack each quarter on top of each other, and pat down into a rectangle again.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
In one of the videos, obtained by CNN from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, Dali can be seen proceeding through the security checkpoint’s body scanner, and getting a pat down while wearing a tan shirt over a grey hoodie and jeans.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The White House posted a video to its social media account this week that featured footage of migrants in handcuffs being patted down by Border Patrol and put on a plane.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
In the Instagram video posted by the White House, the song could be heard playing in the background as the camera panned to show a man in handcuffs getting patted down by Border Patrol on a tarmac.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
In one of the videos, obtained by CNN from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, Dali can be seen proceeding through the security checkpoint’s body scanner, and getting a pat down while wearing a tan shirt over a grey hoodie and jeans.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
The White House posted a video to its social media account this week that featured footage of migrants in handcuffs being patted down by Border Patrol and put on a plane.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
In the Instagram video posted by the White House, the song could be heard playing in the background as the camera panned to show a man in handcuffs getting patted down by Border Patrol on a tarmac.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pat down
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Another alleged major North Shore drug pusher is facing serious charges of distributing fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine — and even shaking down one of his own dealers at gunpoint.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hunter tried to use references to his drug use to avoid accountability for his international shake down business.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
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One student, overwhelmed with excitement, shouted about how amazing the new space looked and even ran down the hallway to bring his brother to see it.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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On the opening drive, Dart improvised and hit wide receiver Gunner Olszewski for a 50-yard catch and run down to the Patriots’ 11-yard line.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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What happens next is anyone’s guess. Stroud, more than anyone, can’t wait to find out.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Once again, viewers will have to wait an extra week to find out.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Xander Bogaerts tried the same to lead off the second inning; Smith rifled a throw to second baseman Miguel Rojas to mark the Padres’ third out on the bases in a span of just five hitters.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Three snaps later, Mahomes rifled a back-shoulder touchdown pass to Jason Brownee.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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Deputies searched for the toddler and man throughout the day.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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Crews are searching for body in the Ohio River after a man reportedly jumped from the Purple People Bridge on Aug. 23, according to a news release from the Cincinnati Fire Department.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Chores follow: mucking the chicken coop and turtle cages, raking the backyard, organizing tools in the workshop.—
Chandler Fritz,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Another key strategy for Sunderland to create those wide situations was through raking crossfield passes, most effectively struck by centre-back Luke O’Nien.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Where Aguilar’s court case stands The criminal case against Aguilar was still developing as prosecutors reviewed the facts and evidence of what occurred.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.—
Enquirer staff,
The Enquirer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Our office is investigating the City's practices in reducing harm and liability payouts.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pat%20down. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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