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canine

[kay-nahyn] / ˈkeɪ naɪn /
NOUN
domesticated canid or animal resembling one
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The animal welfare group's director of canine units, Frederic Chappee said Oaka was "almost too good to be true".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

These semi-aquatic animals had canine teeth instead of a horn and barrel-shaped torsos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Her heavy metal performances trumped nine other finalists, including magician acts, canine performers and even a robot dance crew.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

The similarities could allow scientists to use knowledge already gained from human research to improve canine health, while also using dogs to study how aging develops across an entire lifespan.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026

Their eyes were solid green, and their teeth were canine fangs.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

Animal Care and Control officials cited “The Exorcist” star Linda Blair after several complaints led county authorities to investigate her Acton dog kennel operation where they discovered 251 canines at the unlicensed facility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Asked about the fate of the thousands of unaccounted-for canines, he acknowledged they had likely "already been eaten."

From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026

Research into augmentative and alternative communication systems has demonstrated that some dogs can learn to use soundboards that “speak” for the canines and combine concepts in unexpectedly sophisticated ways.

From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026

Corporations might not be people, but canines are well on their way.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

Kate relaxed and her mouth smiled and her little teeth showed, the long canines sharp and white.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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