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dogcatcher

[dawg-kach-er, dog-] / ˈdɔgˌkætʃ ər, ˈdɒg- /




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From the governor’s office on down to the local dogcatcher, any government worker could avoid scrutiny with just a letter alleging abuse.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2023

In one Vermont town, even the dogcatcher is an elected official.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2021

“I just can’t see it being stopped. You get enough signatures and you can recall the dogcatcher, for God’s sake.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2021

You can’t get elected dogcatcher in this neighborhood.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 28, 2018

The winners of Tuesday’s elections — Republican or Democrat, for governor, mayor or dogcatcher — all have one thing in common: They received more votes than their opponent.

From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2017




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