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barking

[bahr-king] / ˈbɑr kɪŋ /




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There is the intermittent purr of generators, dogs barking, and, from time to time, the dry clack of domino tiles echoing in the street.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

You are both barking up the wrong tree.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

To help motivate him through the challenge, one of the videos he received , externalwas of his dog Barney frantically barking at foxes in their garden.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

“The officers contacted the resident in the apartment unit; while speaking with the resident, a large dog was by her side barking at the officers,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

The talk was interrupted by giggling and barking.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown



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