war dogs
- plural of war dog.
Example Sentences
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When Spanish conquistadors arrived in the Americas in the 15th century, they brought with them large war dogs.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 30, 2022
However, war dogs like Bart rarely get much publicity when they die on the battlefield or “retire” from the military into adoptive families.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2021
So many of journalism’s old war dogs have left or are leaving us, and there’s a sense that we won’t get many more memoirs like this one.
From New York Times ● May 28, 2018
Viewers will learn a lot about the Marines’ war dogs and their handlers and will come away with strong messages about teamwork, perseverance, communication and courage.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 8, 2017
"I'm no coward, but it makes a feller feel skeery to see those ugly-lookin' war dogs splttin' fire at him."
From Neville Trueman, the Pioneer Preacher : a tale of the war of 1812 by Withrow, W. H. (William Henry)
