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Definition of Pha body of troops or police officers, standing or moving in close formExamples of Phalanx in a senA phalanx of soldiers marched in lockstep, while belting out slogans of war. William was among the phalanx of police officers who stood in close formation, ready to invade the compound. The students mimicked a phalanx of soldiers, protecting their professor … [Read more...] about Phalanx used in sentence example & words in English

Definition oa long bench inside a church which holds several pExamples of Pew in a sen1. In our small church, the front pew is reserved for the choir.  … [Read more...] about Pew used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Petulin a sulky or moodExamples of Petulantly in a senAfter his mother refused to buy him candy, the toddler petulantly walked away refusing to take his mother’s hand. Since she blamed the teacher for her bad grade, the annoyed girl petulantly walked out of the classroom sighing in disgust. Teenagers often speak petulantly when they don’t get their way … [Read more...] about Petulantly used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Petto describe a person or behavior that is irritable, especially in a childisExamples of Petulant in a senHe was a petulant child who was aggravated by the smallest things. When the movie started, the petulant infant would not stop crying because of the loud noise. After being fired, Joshua behaved like a petulant toddler and threw a major tantrum. My … [Read more...] about Petulant used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Petucharacterized by being bad-tempered and unreasonable, especially because you cannot do or have what youExamples of Petulance in a senAfter getting a shot, the infant showed increased signs of petulance and would not stop crying. Symptoms of migraines include pain, blurred vision, and petulance. Because Carrie’s petulance caused her to always be in a … [Read more...] about Petulance used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of small and insignifExamples of Petty in a sen1. The officer did not arrest the teen for the petty crime. 2. Even though the argument was petty, it still caused a major rift in Kelly and Jill’s friendship. 3. Do not let a petty grudge make you spend your life ignoring someone who could be one of your best friends. 4. Murder is not viewed as a petty … [Read more...] about Petty used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pgas orExamples of Petrol in a senThe price of the petrol was significantly higher this summer because everyone was driving long distances and the stations wanted to make more money. When I pumped the petrol into my gas tank, I could smell the gross fumes. People are wanting cars to run on something other than petrol because purchasing it every week has … [Read more...] about Petrol used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Peto scare someone into inaExamples of Petrify in a senBecause heights petrify me, I will never get on a plane. The terrorist group tries to petrify the public by showing gruesome videos. When the kidnappers mailed the bloody finger, they hoped to petrify the hostage’s family into not going to the police. The scary zombie is sure to petrify young … [Read more...] about Petrify used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Petrextremely aExamples of Petrified in a senAshley is petrified of flying which is why she plans on travelling by bus to Houston for her nephew’s wedding. The cat stared back at the dog with a terrified look that demonstrated how truly petrified she was of the Rottweiler. Don became petrified when the caller hung up after warning him that if he did not … [Read more...] about Petrified used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Petan official document that makes a request and is signed by suppoExamples of Petition in a senA nonviolent way to protest a law is by signing a petition requesting the annulment of the law. Because the petition did not receive the required number of signatures, it will not be brought before a council vote. Many people have endorsed the petition to save … [Read more...] about Petition used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pcomparatively little orExamples of Petite in a senAs the petite woman walked into the basement with the low ceiling, she certainly didn’t have to duck like everyone else. Since there wasn’t as much food on the piece of meat, the petite steak would cost significantly less than the porterhouse or the rib-eye. Accidentally trying on the petite pants at the … [Read more...] about Petite used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Pa small bomb that is used to breach a door orExamples of Petard in a senThe soldier threw a petard at the entrance and waited for the bomb to blow before rushing inside. Using an exploding petard to breach the wall, the rebel was able to enter the camp while the enemy slept.  Most Searched Words (with V … [Read more...] about Petard used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of one of the soft colored leafs surrounding the center of a fExamples of Petal in a senDue to its lack of water, each drooping petal fell from the plant’s stem onto the ground until the plant was bare. “He loves me and he loves me not” Karen said with the flower in her hand pulling a petal off. The bee hovered over the red petal of the flower in order to … [Read more...] about Petal used in sentence example & words in English

Definition oan animal that is loved and cared for in the home as a compExamples of Pet in a senAlicia wanted to buy a puppy from the pet store, but her mother didn’t think she was ready to take care of an animal full-time. Our pet cat Sassy has slept in my bedroom with me every night since I was six years old. The pony was a family pet that was adored by the farmer and … [Read more...] about Pet used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Phandheld tool used to grind or crush substancExamples of Pestle in a senIn order to get the dog to take his medicine, the owner had to crush the pill with a pestle. Most science lab kits come with a mortar and pestle in order to grind things down. Because of the size of the pill, I decided to use a pestle to break it into small chunks. In the science … [Read more...] about Pestle used in sentence example & words in English