barking

Example Sentences

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The big dogs of the dot-com era are barking again, some for the first time in many years.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

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

The sea lions were on their rocks, coughing, barking, honking, all the usual sea lion conversation, but Nim interrupted, shouting and waving her arms.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr