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canine

[key-nahyn] / ˈkeɪ naɪn /
NOUN
domesticated canid or animal resembling one
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When a dog alerts to something, rescuers send a second animal to confirm the finding, said Sylvia Arango, a canine handler since 1998 who manages Sisu.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

County dispatched a 73-person contingent to Venezuela, including search-and-rescue teams, canine units, doctors and structural experts.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

One study documented seven canine cases in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho since 2023, including five in Washington.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

The cat’s “puppy-like confidence” is as close as Jill gets to any canine allusion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

Before I could ask what she meant, I heard that canine growl again, but much closer than before.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

Research into augmentative and alternative communication systems has demonstrated that some dogs can learn to use soundboards that “speak” for the canines and combine concepts in unexpectedly sophisticated ways.

From Slate Jun. 20, 2026

For “Wishbone,” he thought about following in the footsteps of previous screen canines like Lassie or Benji.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

But for those who may be allergic to dogs or live with cynophobia - the extreme fear of dogs or canines - they say the rise of dog-friendly spaces is a growing concern.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2026

For his installation, titled "Dynamics of a Dog on a Leash" and first shown last year, Todo purchased three robot canines made by Chinese startup Unitree, costing thousands of dollars each.

From Barron's Jan. 30, 2026

The canines on these hummers were as big as the canines on any guard dog you’ll ever see, and that was a rude awakening.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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