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puppy

[puhp-ee] / ˈpʌp i /
NOUN
young dog
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For example, the bones of a puppy estimated to have been just 6 to 8 weeks old were discovered alongside an elite craftsperson nicknamed the "Master Basketmaker."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

A fluffy white Samoyed puppy was spotted trotting down the staircase of Swift’s private jet last month, catching the attention of paparazzi and appearing at home in its new billionaire lifestyle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The pair hope the third member of their family, a three-month-old puppy Luna, will reappear after going missing during the quake.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Cosmo went from crouching in corners, too afraid to explore, to leaping onto our high couch with the vigor of a puppy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

“Aunt Jenny wants you to help pick your new costar. The next script has a puppy in it!”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

That’s like asking someone if they know that violence is bad, or puppies are cute.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

“And then we’re painted as these puppies that just keep getting beat up. I didn’t want to contribute to that.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

“Those tend to be where we’re seeing them more medically. On the front end, with puppies, we’re doing all their wellness and vaccinations,” Quammen said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Samoyed puppies from reputable breeders cost between $4,000 and $7,000.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

She wasn’t little, or soft and round, like puppies usually are.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio


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