canines
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Corporations might not be people, but canines are well on their way.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
For “Wishbone,” he thought about following in the footsteps of previous screen canines like Lassie or Benji.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
Another clue is the presence of pronounced canines that separate one set of teeth from another—the incisors from the bicuspids and molars, for instance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Sonix was generally used on canines, but in this case it might provide a moment’s distraction.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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