canines
Example Sentences
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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
“Best in Show” is set inside the competitive world of dog shows and follows a handful of stage parents who enter their pampered canines in competitions around the country.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 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
In recent days, police—on foot and in vehicles, some equipped with night-vision goggles—have been near Chakwera’s house trying to catch an incriminating glimpse of the canines, residents said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
Then she was hurtling through the air, her mouth open in a scream, canines gleaming white.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
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