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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The 68-year-old was looking after two adult dogs, eight puppies and a child while Warren, an amateur rapper, was filming a music video in London.
From BBC
Jason poured the curdled blue corn into a bowl set aside for their two backyard dogs.
From Literature
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When dangerous or banned dogs are seized, this is where many of them are taken.
From BBC
The plots sit vacant, with faded signs beside locked gates and security signs warning “Guard dogs in use. Trespassers will be prosecuted.”
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
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