dogs
1 Britishplural noun
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informal greyhound racing
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slang the feet
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informal marketing goods with a low market share, which are unlikely to yield substantial profits
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informal to go to ruin physically or morally
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to leave things undisturbed
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to abandon someone to criticism or attack
noun
Example Sentences
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Through this specific bacteria testing, researchers can look at DNA composition to see whether the bacteria can be linked to specific sources such as humans, birds or dogs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
After discovering veterinary acupuncture a decade ago, she eventually left Western medicine behind to launch a mobile practice sticking needles in dogs and cats.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
That his well-trained dogs would love to play with them.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Officers will use drones, police horses and dogs, and have armoured vehicles on standby.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
It is not a checkpoint, but a good place to rest the dogs.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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