1.   Gingrich patted some heads, shook some hands, smiled and left.

2.   He patted my head, brushing his fingers across my ear, and I jerked away.

3.   Tam patted his head once or twice, and then Donald led us all outside.

4.   And the man who once patted the head of a little British hostage as TV watched knew something else.

5.   As I got Barnaby ready for his vet appointment several days later, I lowered him into his carry-all, patted his head and smiled sweetly.

6.   By shaking hands, signing autographs, exchanging smiles or simply patting a head, he planted seeds for a new generation of fans seeking positive role models.

7.   He patted her head affectionately.

8.   Her husband, David Leff, offered to switch seats and when he had done so, his wife patted his head in thanks.

9.   I think he may have even patted my head.

10.   I patted his head.