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barking

[bahr-king] / ˈbɑr kɪŋ /




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However, they also heard loud barking from the cargo hold.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

See: The big dogs of the dot-com era are barking again, 25 years later.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

He can often be seen sunning himself on the dock, with other sea lions dozing or barking away nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 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

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



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