The paper analyzed several patnesses across different dialects, trying to define their subtle distinctions.

The rex-pats met at the old club to swap stories about life abroad and discuss new assignments.

Many ex-pats found the city's public transport convenient and affordable.

After the long walk across the pasture, my boots were splattered with cow pats.

When he smiles at her from across the classroom, her heart pit-a-pats.

At night, the pit-a-pats of rain on the roof lulled her to sleep.

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

After the presentation, the team received several pats-on-the-back from the board.

After the fundraiser, she received many pats on the back from grateful volunteers.

After finishing the project ahead of schedule, she received a well-deserved pat on the back from the whole team.