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The woman was patted down and led away in handcuffs.
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Rick Jervis, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024
Fill in the surrounding area with more soil to fill and pat down.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 May 2024
But Astudillo Aguirre’s attorney argued that the officers lacked any probable cause to pat down the couple or search the vehicle.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Add the corn mixture and pat down in an even layer.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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Rick Jervis, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024
Fill in the surrounding area with more soil to fill and pat down.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 May 2024
But Astudillo Aguirre’s attorney argued that the officers lacked any probable cause to pat down the couple or search the vehicle.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Add the corn mixture and pat down in an even layer.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Pat down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pat%20down. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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