dog

Example Sentences

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Addressing Garner in court, McColl's granddaughter Kelly Percival, 33, said: "Your dog basically ate my grandad, but you and your family don't care."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Jones is the best dog actor I’ve ever worked with.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The couple, who lived in Glasgow, often took their van up to the Highlands for hikes and runs in the hills with their dog Munro.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

On the coast, where the hunting was scarce, they traded for dog meat and roots until they had nothing left to sell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I lost a small ladle I used for watering each dog, a cloth glove liner I took off while working on a dog’s feet, a roll of tape, and finally, a hat.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen