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canine

[kay-nahyn] / ˈkeɪ naɪn /
NOUN
domesticated canid or animal resembling one
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Along with the backward-curving cusps that helped it catch aquatic prey, the animal possessed specialized canine teeth with three roots, a distinctive feature that surprised the researchers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 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

Before seeing “The Dog Stars,” which also came out this summer and stars Jacob Elordi and another pooch, I looked into what happens to its canine star.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

The Sacramento Bee, which reported earlier on the wolf sighting, called the appearance of the canine in Lake County “especially significant” because much of the species’ recovery has occurred east of Interstate 5.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

“Your new canine companion is doing well, if you wish to know.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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

Activists in white hazmat suits carry floppy-eared canines away as he waves papers at a police officer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

But for those who may be allergic to dogs or live with cynophobia - the extreme fear of dogs or canines - they say the rise of dog-friendly spaces is a growing concern.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026

The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

He had a huge, handsome smile, with sharp canines.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee


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