puppy

Example Sentences

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They usually took the puppy with them, but on that night they left her at home.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

A puppy is getting a new leash on life after being rescued with life-threatening facial injuries in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Sam is hapless and downwardly mobile, yet he’s as likable as a shy puppy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It also highlighted the importance of prospective owners meeting the parents of any puppy they were considering buying to see how those dogs behaved with visitors.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Churning up sand, he raced to where the curious puppy was poised to paw at the jellyfish.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein