Barking
noun
a borough of Greater London, England.
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Barking
American
[bahr-king]
/ ˈbɑr kɪŋ /
noun
barking
British
/ ˈbɑːkɪŋ /
adjective
adverb
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The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to the scene at an address in St Paul's Road, Barking, at about 11:00 BST on Saturday morning, following reports that a child had fallen from height.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Recalling the moment he made it to his mother's house in Barking, he said: "They came running down the road to greet me."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Reform UK is also hoping to make gains in areas of London declaring later, including the outer boroughs of Bromley and Barking & Dagenham.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Southern trains are not running between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction until further notice and London Overground services between Richmond/Clapham Junction and Stratford and from Gospel Oak to Barking may also be affected.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Barking, sharp, short, it’s like Ryder s saying, Here.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
As cars pulled up to the chapel, the sound of Father Roy Snipes' barking dogs signalled his arrival.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Unsmiling, rigid, angry and barking like a drill sergeant, Mr. Strong lets caricature guide his performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He leaves the room commanding the staff to “Make. Me. Money” and summons the elevator by barking “Open!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
There is the intermittent purr of generators, dogs barking, and, from time to time, the dry clack of domino tiles echoing in the street.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
His face was damp with perspiration, but he showed no sign of barking or howling or scratching.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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