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retriever

[ri-tree-ver] / rɪˈtri vər /


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Miller says she became a believer when her own aging golden retriever, Murphy, had arthritis and his medication stopped working.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

And, of course, a cute-as-a-button golden retriever who can shoot hoops as well as he can act is always going to hit the mark, he said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Imagine a baby Brachiosaurus no bigger than a golden retriever searching for plants alongside its siblings while trying to avoid predators eager for an easy meal.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

Jack, a 4-year-old Labrador retriever with the biggest, friendliest eyes, was gone.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

When he entered the house, he was nearly overwhelmed by Grief—which was what his family called their golden retriever.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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