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  • past tense form of dog.
  • past participle of dog.
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dogged

[daw-gid, dog-id] / ˈdɔ gɪd, ˈdɒg ɪd /


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Financial problems dogged the Justice family, some tied to Bluestone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Much of this is known only because of the dogged investigative journalism from David A. Fahrenthold, who has spent years following the money around Donald Trump and his orbit for the New York Times.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

She was dogged by questions about her handling of the Epstein investigation throughout her time in office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Fired unexpectedly in November 2023 by OpenAI's board for a lack of candor, he was reinstated under pressure from employees, but allegations of manipulation and a toxic culture dogged him throughout the trial.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Enrique will have to outsmart Border Patrol agents on the other side who are skilled and dogged.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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