barking
Example Sentences
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As UBS executive Frank Hackett, he charges through meetings barking orders and treating morality as disposable: the cost of doing business.
From Los Angeles Times
But Monique was already grabbing the telephone, barking out orders.
From Literature
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When the fish was cleaned and Selkie had stopped barking for more, Nim wrapped it in leaves and built a bonfire on the beach.
From Literature
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The sea lions were on their rocks, coughing, barking, honking, all the usual sea lion conversation, but Nim interrupted, shouting and waving her arms.
From Literature
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Selkie swam after her, barking reproachfully.
From Literature
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