puppy

Example Sentences

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A puppy is getting a new leash on life after being rescued with life-threatening facial injuries in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Sam is hapless and downwardly mobile, yet he’s as likable as a shy puppy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

While Woody wears goggles when he is working, he also has uniform-free downtime to be the puppy he still is.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"As the demand for certain breeds increases, we see a lot more unscrupulous breeding going on, including really poor breeding practices and puppy smuggling," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“Honey, you know it’s up to you to model good behavior,” Bat heard Mom say to Janie as he headed to the refrigerator to get out the puppy formula.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold