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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

A beagle in a bandana muses, “Disappointing someone is not the same as hurting them.”

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

Whatever void she felt then is long gone, since the beagle has become a pop culture darling, adorning all manner of merchandise — from pimple patches to luxury handbags.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

My cheesesteak-shaped beagle used to go on strike during walks, but he’s improving thanks in part to Eldon’s tips.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2025

Dad buries the soup in the back yard next to our dead beagle, Ariel.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Most of the dogs are beagles, along with some Malinois and Shepherd mixes, brought on board through adoption or legal breeders.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

Even with the large metal device encircling her body for hours each day for most of her life, Lillard found a way to drive a vehicle, took up painting and cared for her beloved beagles.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Hsiung was arrested for taking beagles from Ridglan Farms in March, following a judge’s finding of probable cause for anticruelty violations at the facility.

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

They spend their time sailing, playing tennis, and sometimes recalling the halcyon days of crossing the moors behind packs of beagles to hunt down rabbits.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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