dog

Example Sentences

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The directive advises officers to remember all dogs can bite and then provides them a list of evolving options to deal with a “hostile” dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

Still, there was something undeniably thrilling about receiving a text message from my dog.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

Marseille returns to the door and the officer again asks if she put away the dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

Also, rather than viewing missions as the tail on the dog of imperialism, Mr. Ryrie ties Protestant missions to the Reformation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Bile foams in my gut and my thoughts tumble every which way as I try to work out how I’m going to fit a dog into my already too-jam-packed life.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam