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beagle

[bee-guhl] / ˈbi gəl /




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For 51-year-old Barry Nicholson, walking is easiest with a companion - particularly his energetic beagle Max.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

I have a 3-year-old beagle, and every once in a while he scoots around on his butt.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Proof of that is in the presence of Meghan’s beloved beagle Guy, still loafing in the corner as our host roasts chicken and throws together caramelized onion tarts.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2025

The duchess said she had adopted the beagle from an animal rescue in Canada in 2015 and that he had been "with me for everything" ever since.

From BBC Jan. 7, 2025

Gramps said that yes, as a matter of fact, he had a fat old beagle named Sadie.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

For years, Ridglan has bred beagles for biomedical research that activists denounce as cruel but federal law protects.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

Visitors pass through a biosecurity gantlet at the airport, with specially trained beagles sniffing out such contraband as seeds, fruit, vegetables, meats, or honey.

From Slate Aug. 8, 2025

Clifton's son travelled to the village and the beagles were being removed by a local charity when Hendy-Freegard arrived.

From BBC Feb. 7, 2025

The payment in yesterday’s agreement includes a $22 million criminal fine: Half of it is for the misdemeanor of conspiring to violate the AWA by neglecting the humane care and medical treatment of the beagles.

From Science Magazine Jun. 4, 2024

I didn’t care much for the president because of the way he held his beagles by the ears.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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