Despite mounting pressure to compromise, she was standing pat on her original proposal.

Despite mounting criticism, the committee stood pat on its decision.

After the festival, the field behind the barn was dotted with cow-pats, making the walk back to the car messy.

As an ex-pat living in Tokyo, she organized weekend tours for fellow newcomers.

Writers sometimes use the variant on the pat and mick when referring to the duo's charity run.

After finishing the project, she offered him a small pat-on-the-back for his hard work.

The prototype's packaging clearly displayed pat. pend. to inform potential imitators.

When traveling in the Outback, one might find oneself on one's pat, forced to fend for oneself.

After the successful presentation, she gave him a hearty back pat.

She stepped in a cow-pat while walking to the barn, and now her boots are ruined.