dogs
1 Britishplural noun
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informal greyhound racing
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slang the feet
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informal marketing goods with a low market share, which are unlikely to yield substantial profits
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informal to go to ruin physically or morally
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to leave things undisturbed
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to abandon someone to criticism or attack
noun
Example Sentences
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Animal charity Dog's Trust said a pet's breed was "not a reliable indicator" of an individual dog's behaviour, with both health and socialisation being key factors.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Dom Burke, behaviour policy officer at Dog's Trust, said while the study was "interesting", there were so many other influences on behaviour than breed lines.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Dejected, Druckmann and his partner at the time went to Naughty Dog’s then-head Evan Wells.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024
The trajectory of his career — as well as Naughty Dog’s and the entirety of the video game medium — was forever changed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024
Black Dog’s real problem was his inability to control himself.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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