puppies

Example Sentences

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The Sixers proved to be as dangerous as a warm basket of puppies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The rest of the animals were taken in by the Dogs Trust, which said more than 115 had been rehomed, including 10 puppies born in its care.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

One of her mother’s dogs had recently had puppies, which were in a cardboard box near the front door, the release said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Esther Martin, 68, had been left in the property with the two dogs, eight puppies and a child while Warren filmed a music video in London on 3 February 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

He remembered that when he was last here, there had been a half-dozen small dogs, most of them puppies, taking shelter in the shade of the cars.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers