canine

Example Sentences

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A police dog and its handler searched marshland near to London Road and found a man who tried to run away but was stopped by the canine.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The cancer wasn’t cured but was greatly reduced, improving the quality of life for his canine companion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

By comparing canine and molar teeth, they reconstructed patterns of development during the first six years of life.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

The final novel from Mario Vargas Llosa, Allegra Goodman’s family saga, a case of canine possession and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The green eyes glowering at me are unlike any dog or wolf, any canine I've ever seen.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins