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bark

[bahrk] / bɑrk /
NOUN
plant covering
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STRONGEST






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Only now most of my colleagues in the press pool will wag their tails and bark a bit before waiting for a presidential treat.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

Best practices for this zone require keeping the area free of flammable materials, from plants and bark mulch to wooden fences, wooden patio furniture and even jute doormats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Following a Mesoamerican tradition, farm workers used to etch simple geometric designs into thick paper made from tree bark.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

To locate and draw attention to a lost hiker on mountainous terrain, Sgiath is trained to bark and bounce around to attract attention.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

He told them to bark loudly twice each day and make the tide flee.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell


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