canines
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Under a $1.6-million annual contract with the city, a nonprofit group called Dogs Playing for Life ensures that shelter dogs get out of their kennels for walks, play time with other canines and human interaction.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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
For his installation, titled "Dynamics of a Dog on a Leash" and first shown last year, Todo purchased three robot canines made by Chinese startup Unitree, costing thousands of dollars each.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
French bulldogs lead the charge for character-actor canines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
An orangutan may be taller, may have very strong and agile arms and long canines, but if it does not know how to use these as weapons, they are of little use.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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