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

Scott McTominay is talking about mentality, about dig and dog and how some players have it and how some players just don't.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Several live-action theatrical and TV films have been made over the years, but they’ve always featured a computer-generated dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

There weren’t three feet between her and the lead dog, who was still whining.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen