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canine

[key-nahyn] / ˈkeɪ naɪn /
NOUN
domesticated canid or animal resembling one
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Animated Australian sensation “Bluey” has arrived in Disneyland, and the titular anthropomorphic pastel-coated canine has come ready to play.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

The cancer wasn’t cured but was greatly reduced, improving the quality of life for his canine companion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Mandy sits beside the cafe caravan with a coffee and is accompanied by her curly grey-haired canine friend, Walter.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Widely regarded as the pinnacle for any canine and its owner, both have travelled in unprecedented numbers from around the world this year to come to heel on Crufts' famous green carpets.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

“They pine. They are very loyal. They cannot live without their masters. It comes from a line of canine genetics.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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