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barking

[bahr-king] / ˈbɑr kɪŋ /




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Unsmiling, rigid, angry and barking like a drill sergeant, Mr. Strong lets caricature guide his performance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

De Anda’s neighbors recalled hearing — and reporting to local authorities — barking and foul smells from the property, the Times reported in March.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

There is the intermittent purr of generators, dogs barking, and, from time to time, the dry clack of domino tiles echoing in the street.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

To help motivate him through the challenge, one of the videos he received , externalwas of his dog Barney frantically barking at foxes in their garden.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

That was the moment the dog came bounding out at us from under the trees, barking wildly.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo



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