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canine

[key-nahyn] / ˈkeɪ naɪn /
NOUN
domesticated canid or animal resembling one
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Disease therefore adds another dimension to the story of canine evolution.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

Some are dogs who have also been displaced by the war; others are compassionate humans, including a humanitarian worker with the power of canine communication.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Nowadays, that canine catastrophe is a dot in Muna's rear-view mirror.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Among their polyglot ranks are search-and-rescue specialists, doctors, canine teams and structural engineers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

“Your new canine companion is doing well, if you wish to know.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

Asked about the fate of the thousands of unaccounted-for canines, he acknowledged they had likely "already been eaten."

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Research into augmentative and alternative communication systems has demonstrated that some dogs can learn to use soundboards that “speak” for the canines and combine concepts in unexpectedly sophisticated ways.

From Slate Jun. 20, 2026

Under a $1.6-million annual contract with the city, a nonprofit group called Dogs Playing for Life ensures that shelter dogs get out of their kennels for walks, play time with other canines and human interaction.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

But for those who may be allergic to dogs or live with cynophobia - the extreme fear of dogs or canines - they say the rise of dog-friendly spaces is a growing concern.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2026

An orangutan may be taller, may have very strong and agile arms and long canines, but if it does not know how to use these as weapons, they are of little use.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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