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puppy

[puhp-ee] / ˈpʌp i /
NOUN
young dog
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Released last week, it finds Snow Patrol at their best, with a singalong chorus that bounds over like a puppy and charms you into submission.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy "aibo" in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android pet became an instant hit.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Of course, there was also Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, standing nearby bouncing up and down like a puppy happy to be on stage with his master.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

When Percy was a puppy, he ate mulch.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

Luckily the concealment mojo should’ve kept JP from seeing the illusion Dad drew, and my puppy should look like a normal puppy to him.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Two years ago, she said, her sister purchased Jameson, the oldest of seven puppies.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

The Sixers proved to be as dangerous as a warm basket of puppies.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

The rest of the animals were taken in by the Dogs Trust, which said more than 115 had been rehomed, including 10 puppies born in its care.

From BBC May 8, 2026

Some videos show puppies frolicking or close-ups of squirrels, others stream loops of squishy toys enjoyed by other animals or humans.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2026

When all the puppies were wagging his praises, Amaroq yipped, hit a high note, and crooned.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George




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