barked

Example Sentences

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Perry recalls playing with the family dog as a child while it barked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Guard dogs barked in the distance while soldiers monitored the perimeter from watch towers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

"Sit up straight!" - we've all heard that command barked at us many times.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

In his pursuit of perfection, Leonard barked orders to his staff with all the intensity of an ER doctor in an episode of “The Pitt”: “Towels!” he yelled.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025

“You don't get to tell me what to do,” Brigit barked.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton