He and a 'pal' [='buddy'] started the business 15 years ago.
She's been 'palling around with' a girl she met at school.
Listen, 'pal', I've had just about enough of your advice.
(..) Really? No. Wait, aren't you going to South? The changing season, emigrational things? Is it ringing a bell? I guess not, pal . Okay, thanks for the help. I can take it from here. Hey, you over grown weasel . Wait till we get down there. The whole South thing is way out. The heat, the crowd. (..)2002 Ice Age
(..) Some breakthrough. Look out! A mammoth is on its way. Hey, do the world a favour! Move your issue off the road! If my trunk was that small , I wouldn't draw attention to myself, pal . Give me a break. We've been wandering with our babies. Go ahead. Follow the crowd. Be quiet when you're gone. (..)2002 Ice Age