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dogcatcher

[dawg-kach-er, dog-] / ˈdɔgˌkætʃ ər, ˈdɒg- /




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From the governor’s office on down to the local dogcatcher, any government worker could avoid scrutiny with just a letter alleging abuse.

From Seattle Times Apr. 10, 2023

In one Vermont town, even the dogcatcher is an elected official.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2021

“I just can’t see it being stopped. You get enough signatures and you can recall the dogcatcher, for God’s sake.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2021

But they are among revolutionaries who are bought into the system as-is and, from dogcatcher to fleet commander, work to maintain it.

From New York Times Jun. 20, 2021

You can’t get elected dogcatcher in this neighborhood.

From Washington Post Jun. 28, 2018




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