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
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
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
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
She pulled back her lips, showing off enormous canines, and began to roar.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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