as in throbbed
to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner
her heart pit-a-patted with surprise
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Nothing beats a flattering linen dress for the summer.—
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June hiring was up modestly from May's 144,000 increase in payrolls and beat the 118,000 jobs economists had forecast for last month.—
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“Pit-a-patted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit-a-patted. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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