Barking
Americannoun
adjective
adverb
Example Sentences
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Soon after, Nathan begins acting strangely: barking, consuming massive quantities of food, talking to himself, showing a puzzling interest in chew toys, sticking his head out the car window, asking for the definition of a soul.
As UBS executive Frank Hackett, he charges through meetings barking orders and treating morality as disposable: the cost of doing business.
From Los Angeles Times
But Monique was already grabbing the telephone, barking out orders.
From Literature
When the fish was cleaned and Selkie had stopped barking for more, Nim wrapped it in leaves and built a bonfire on the beach.
From Literature
The sea lions were on their rocks, coughing, barking, honking, all the usual sea lion conversation, but Nim interrupted, shouting and waving her arms.
From Literature
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