dog
noun
a domesticated canid, Canis familiaris, bred in many varieties.
has dogged
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present perfectof dog (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The country's third largest city has also become a symbol of the corruption that has dogged Albania's painful transition to capitalism, with Albanians paying with their health for recurring scandals.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Conflict has dogged him his entire life, and injustice is what he’s come to expect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Like most parents I know, I have found that the decision of whether to give my child a phone has dogged me.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
Sir Keir appointed Lord Mandelson to the post, and the decision has dogged him for months, leading to questions about his judgement.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Bad medicine has dogged us for many sleeps.
From A Virginia Scout by D. C. Hutchison
