canines

Example Sentences

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For “Wishbone,” he thought about following in the footsteps of previous screen canines like Lassie or Benji.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But would the feature ever extend beyond canines?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Another clue is the presence of pronounced canines that separate one set of teeth from another—the incisors from the bicuspids and molars, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

The canines are more likely to attack children or people who are alone, and may be triggered when people turn their backs or run, he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

He smiles in a way that flashes one of his canines, turning the grin vicious.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu