canines
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Activists in white hazmat suits carry floppy-eared canines away as he waves papers at a police officer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
But for those who may be allergic to dogs or live with cynophobia - the extreme fear of dogs or canines - they say the rise of dog-friendly spaces is a growing concern.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 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
Authorities, including the Huntington Beach Police Department, say coyote mating season is a time to be more cautious about the wily canines that live among us.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
The lips of her little mouth were parted to show her small sharp teeth, and the canines were longer and more pointed than the others.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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