barking

Example Sentences

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At the women’s feet, a mini Bernedoodle, Zipper, paces nervously, barking at arriving guests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Three days later, a neighbour forced open Abbott's door after becoming concerned he could not hear her corgi barking.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Among the low performers are one that he derides as packed with tourists, another "with barking dogs," and a third he says is "quiet but with no one to talk to."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

When he and his family moved to a quiet Brooklyn street, instead of basking in relief he quickly found himself aggravated by barking dogs and other fresh triggers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The sound of a dog barking is a dead giveaway, but even without that, the competing scents of antiseptic, kibble, and wet dog tell me everything I need to know.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam