barking

Example Sentences

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The big dogs of the dot-com era are barking again, some for the first time in many years.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

He can often be seen sunning himself on the dock, with other sea lions dozing or barking away nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Wednesday, the Dalis family was asleep until their 3-year-old German shorthaired pointer began barking urgently from his unlocked crate in the master bedroom, according to homeowners Eleni and Tom Dalis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

A neighbour broke down the door because he could not hear Abbott's corgi barking, which he found unusual, the court heard.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He took one look at Tiamat and began barking and lunging at her.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville