puppy

Example Sentences

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When Percy was a puppy, he ate mulch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“Staff described the situation as heartbreaking, noting the puppy appeared scared and disoriented but was fortunate to have found its way to safety.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Like a giddy toddler toying with a puppy - now you see the ball, now it's skipping into your net.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Meanwhile, inside the barn, the scrappy young puppy, Tater, is leashed to a post.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein