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barking

[bahr-king] / ˈbɑr kɪŋ /




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

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

At the women’s feet, a mini Bernedoodle, Zipper, paces nervously, barking at arriving guests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

Among the low performers are one that he derides as packed with tourists, another "with barking dogs," and a third he says is "quiet but with no one to talk to."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The barking voice on the other end of the line spoke in rapid-fire French.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse



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