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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

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

They made their way to the hilltop hearing the enemies’ whistles and barking patrol dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Neighbors complained for years about the stench and constant barking.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

The sled dogs were barking, eager to be back on the trail.

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



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