Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Trail hunting was introduced by the Hunting Act 2004 as an alternative to hounds chasing foxes and involves using an animal-scented rag.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

She made the ferry journey over to England with a fellow Dutch breeder friend and seven pooches between them -- three of them Swedish Vallhunds and four other hounds.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

With a major role in Josh Safdie’s madcap ping-pong riot, “Marty Supreme,” Paltrow is rounding out the year with a bang, earning her last laugh against gossip hounds and Goop critics.

From Salon • Dec. 22, 2025

Terriers, gundogs, and scent hounds typically had the lowest levels.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025

He felt the hush which Ml upon the company, and saw Master Twyti wave silently to the lymerer to uncouple his hounds.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White