dog

Example Sentences

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In 2014, when the country hosted the World Cup, “there wasn’t a dog on the street when they were playing. There is no need to talk to a Brazilian about the rules of soccer.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The driving force behind that is Padre Pepe, a chatty parish priest in jeans and checked shirt rather than a dog collar.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“I would take the dog out for a walk,” Maguire said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“The flowers, the dog, my girlfriend singing to the ocean,” Faena said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I take a step back and bump into the dog, who lurches away and disappears around the corner of the building.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith