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barking

[bahr-king] / ˈbɑr kɪŋ /




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As the officers ask Marseille to put the dog away, bodycam video shows the second officer unholstering his gun and backing away from the barking dog.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

See: The big dogs of the dot-com era are barking again, 25 years later.

From MarketWatch May 17, 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

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

Mother and Father changed then, too—they were always watchful, always barking at me to stay close, keep alert.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz



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