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

Activists in white hazmat suits carry floppy-eared canines away as he waves papers at a police officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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

For his installation, titled "Dynamics of a Dog on a Leash" and first shown last year, Todo purchased three robot canines made by Chinese startup Unitree, costing thousands of dollars each.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

His upper canines had never grown in, and the string of holistic dentists my parents had taken him to as a child had failed to notice until it was too late.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover