Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He does generally love dogs, but he gains the trust of an Iowa farmer first by petting and complimenting his dog.
Source: Series / Billions -
Bears love lots of things, but certainly not petting zoos.◊ The declaration on the not-bear's T-shirt is very comforting.
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He's Back: In "Puppy Love" Dan's do-gooder ways have turned him into a simpering wimp with women, going to petting zoos and getting emotional about hand holding and "cute" things.
Source: Series / Night Court
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