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1963 lines
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"dog":{
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"antonyms":[
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"bird-dog",
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"chase",
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"course",
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"follow",
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"hound",
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"pursue",
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"run",
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"shadow",
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"tag",
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"tail",
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"trace",
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"track",
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"trail"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a worthless or contemptible person":[],
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": an investment not worth its price":[],
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": an undesirable piece of merchandise":[],
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": andiron":[],
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": any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook":[],
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": canine":[
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"dog breeders",
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"a dog collar"
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],
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": either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor":[],
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": extremely , utterly":[
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"dog cheap",
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"\u2014 sometimes used in combination In plain West Virginia-speak, the situation is dog -ugly. \u2014 Mitch Vingle"
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],
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": feet":[
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"rest his tired dogs"
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],
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": fellow , chap":[
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"a lazy dog",
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"you lucky dog"
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],
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": hot dog sense 1":[
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"bought two dogs and a beer"
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],
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": one inferior of its kind":[
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"the movie was a dog"
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],
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": ruin":[
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"going to the dogs"
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],
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": such as":[
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"the movie was a dog"
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],
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": to be a persistent source of difficulty or distress to (someone) : plague":[
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"Rumors dogged him throughout his public life.",
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"\u2014 Howard Chua-Eoan",
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"\u2014 often used in the passive with by Their star pitcher has been dogged by injuries. The project has been dogged by controversy."
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],
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": to bother or pester (someone) persistently : hound":[
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"Reporters dogged her for information."
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],
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": to fail to do one's best : goldbrick":[],
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": to fasten (something) with a dog (see dog entry 1 sense 3a )":[
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"dogged down the hatch"
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],
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": to hunt, track, or follow (someone) like a hound":[
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"dogged her every move"
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],
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": uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity":[
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"put on the dog"
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],
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"\u2014 see also dog-tired":[
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"dog cheap",
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"\u2014 sometimes used in combination In plain West Virginia-speak, the situation is dog -ugly. \u2014 Mitch Vingle"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"That dog barks all day long.",
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"children playing with the family dog",
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"wild dogs such as the Australian dingo",
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"Her latest book turned out to be a real dog .",
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"That was a dog of a movie.",
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"Verb",
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"He dogged her every move.",
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"Creditors dogged him until he finally paid his bills.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Similarly, nhow London has also captured the nation\u2019s love of dogs with its new Dog Afternoon Tea, including a dog -friendly-stay, which is a collaboration with Pooch & Mutt and Whiskey\u2019s Grooming. \u2014 Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
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"Richard Rose and his dog Cooper pass through the parking lot at the former Bayside Expo Center. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
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"His posts include a vulnerable moment with his dog Ernie and a shot of a barbecue grill on a New York City rooftop. \u2014 Jess Eng, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
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"Ask your veterinarian about the best dinnerware for your large or giant breed dog . \u2014 Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics , 24 June 2022",
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"To complete the look, dress your dog or cat in a tiger costume. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
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"On the same day, in what appeared to be her latest post about the vessel, Jones celebrated completing installation of a safety net intended to protect her dog . \u2014 Dennis Romero, NBC News , 22 June 2022",
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"In this black-and-white film, young Victor brings his dog Sparky back to life in a dangerous science experiment that comes with serious consequences. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 22 June 2022",
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"Or, if your friend's taste is a bit more grand, consider a regal pet portrait, that reimagines your dog or cat as a lord, lady, or decorated general. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard And Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country , 21 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"Many suggest its the potential exposure to exercise that explains the benefit: The AHA points to studies that found pet owners who walk their dogs got up to 30 minutes more exercise a day than non- dog -walkers. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 26 Aug. 2021",
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"State records show dog handler applications were submitted under ISS for dozens of guards. \u2014 Joe Mahr, chicagotribune.com , 1 Aug. 2019",
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"Dog beds: Hemp Vintage Stripe Envelope in Black; harrybarker.com. \u2014 Southern Living , 1 Sep. 2013",
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"For entertainment, there will be dog races, a police K-9 demonstration, dogs splashing into water and Repticon, a showing of exotic pets, consisting of reptiles, insects and amphibians. \u2014 Louis Casiano Jr., Orange County Register , 28 Apr. 2017",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Knowledge is the fruiting body of light whose shadows dog us. \u2014 Donna Kane, Scientific American , 21 June 2022",
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"While Donelson and Jackson remarried in 1794, after her divorce became final, the bigamy controversy would dog Jackson during his political campaigns. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 June 2022",
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"Controversies around misinformation and inflammatory content on Meta\u2019s social platforms have also continued to dog the company, creating internal problems for Sandberg in particular. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 2 June 2022",
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"There\u2019s an inherent goofiness to dog clothing that could seem disrespectful at solemn events, for instance, or professional workplaces. \u2014 Blair Braverman, Outside Online , 11 Apr. 2021",
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"This scandal could dog the wine in the general election. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 6 May 2022",
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"Visitors from different departments regularly take breaks to mix with the dogs, and guests are treated to dog tours at the office. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Sep. 2021",
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"Still, there\u2019s a question of whether Los Angeles has an appetite for the potential conflicts of interest that would dog a developer with several projects in the city. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Jan. 2022",
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"This burgeoning profile has begun to dog Kaplan in Washington. \u2014 Benjamin Wofford, Wired , 10 Mar. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
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"1519, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb",
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"1526, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, from Old English docga":"Noun",
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"derivative of dog entry 1":"Adverb",
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"from attributive use of dog entry 1":"Adjective"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u00e4g",
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"\u02c8d\u022fg"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"canine",
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"doggy",
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"doggie",
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"hound",
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"pooch",
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"tyke",
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"tike"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-102606",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"dog cockle":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": any of certain marine bivalve mollusks (family Glycymeridae) having substantial rounded shells with dark velvety periostraca and prominent hinge teeth, a crescentic foot, and an open mantle and living chiefly on the bottom of warm seas":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1772, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112007",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"dog collar":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a collar for a dog":[],
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": a wide flexible snug-fitting necklace":[],
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": clerical collar":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"a gala at which one can expect to see a number of trophy wives wearing diamond-encrusted dog collars",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Keep an eye on your pup with this lightweight LED light that clips to any dog collar . \u2014 Matt Jancer, Wired , 30 Mar. 2022",
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"We were impressed by the older iteration of this smart dog collar . \u2014 Louryn Strampe, Wired , 28 Nov. 2021",
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"But a new dog collar is aiming to act as a dog-to-human health translator, of sorts. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 7 Jan. 2022",
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"The snap on the left featured the other pup glaring at the camera, while Cherry's dog, sporting a floral cotton dog collar , posed for the photo shown on the right. \u2014 Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com , 13 Jan. 2022",
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"And of course Gunther was wearing his very best faux diamond dog collar for the meeting \u2014 his real gold collar is back at his main home in Tuscany. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Nov. 2021",
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"Two packages containing an electronic guitar pickup, a dog collar and leash, a Miami Hurricanes rain jacket and hooded sweatshirt were reported stolen Dec. 17 from the front porch of a home in the 800 block of Belleforte Avenue. \u2014 chicagotribune.com , 27 Dec. 2021",
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"And of course Gunther was wearing his very best faux diamond dog collar for the meeting \u2014 his real gold collar is back at his main home in Tuscany. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Nov. 2021",
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"And of course Gunther was wearing his very best faux diamond dog collar for the meeting \u2014 his real gold collar is back at his main home in Tuscany. \u2014 NBC News , 18 Nov. 2021"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"choker",
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"collar",
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"lei",
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"necklace"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063953",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"dog daisy":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": any of several composite plants having flower heads with white rays (as certain daisies, the mayweed, or the field chamomile)":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1821, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-114208",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"dog dance":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1807, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132629",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"dog-eared":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": having dog-ears":[
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"a dog-eared book"
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],
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": shabby , timeworn":[
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"a dog-eared resort",
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"dog-eared myths"
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u022fg-\u02ccird"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"beat-up",
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"bombed-out",
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"dilapidated",
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"down-at-the-heels",
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"down-at-heel",
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"down-at-the-heel",
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"down-at-heels",
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"dumpy",
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"grungy",
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"mangy",
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"mean",
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"miserable",
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"moth-eaten",
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"neglected",
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"ratty",
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"run-down",
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"scrubby",
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"scruffy",
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"seedy",
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"shabby",
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"sleazy",
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"tacky",
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"tatterdemalion",
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"tatty",
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"threadbare",
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"timeworn",
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"tumbledown"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212718",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"dogface":{
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"antonyms":[
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"civilian"
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],
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"definitions":{},
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"examples":[
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"during World War II journalist Ernie Pyle gained fame for his sympathetic reports on the wartime experiences of the common dogface",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Stevens even tweeted four dogface emojis following a recent win against the Toronto Raptors. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 12 Nov. 2021",
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"But, per National Geographic, the declines have also pushed less famous species such as the Boisduval\u2019s blue and the California dogface butterfly, California\u2019s state insect, to the brink of extinction. \u2014 Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine , 9 Mar. 2021",
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"He isn\u2019t known as a dogface solider boy or mudslinger in South Miami. \u2014 Alex Butler, miamiherald , 28 Apr. 2017"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1932, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u022fg-\u02ccf\u0101s"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"fighter",
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"legionary",
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"legionnaire",
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"man-at-arms",
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"regular",
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"serviceman",
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"soldier",
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"trooper",
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"warrior"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061337",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"dogfight":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a fight between two or more fighter planes usually at close quarters":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"He was shot down in a dogfight over enemy territory.",
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"The election has turned into a real dogfight .",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"We've been bombarded with this left and right divisive dogfight . \u2014 David Chiu, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
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"Yet the best moment comes after Maverick's dogfight heroics. \u2014 Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY , 28 May 2022",
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"The exchange offered a glimpse into why the Republican primary race for the office that oversees elections remains a dogfight just days from Election Day, on May 24. \u2014 New York Times , 20 May 2022",
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"And while Trump couldn't keep Oz out of a dogfight with Dave McCormick, McCormick never tried to put distance between himself and Trump. \u2014 Byrick Klein,averi Harper, ABC News , 18 May 2022",
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"Our screenwriting team did a great job of figuring that out with dogfight football. \u2014 Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 May 2022",
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"As insanely cool as the aerial dogfight scenes were in the original, the sequel\u2019s action sequences level them up with unreal camera angles and nonstop tension. \u2014 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY , 12 May 2022",
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"The next two quarters devolved into a dogfight between the both team\u2019s stars. \u2014 Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune , 21 Apr. 2022",
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"The Philadelphia 76ers are headed into a likely dogfight against the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs. \u2014 Bryan Toporek, Forbes , 14 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"circa 1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u022fg-\u02ccf\u012bt"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
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"ball game",
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"battle",
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"combat",
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"competition",
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"conflict",
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"confrontation",
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"contention",
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"contest",
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"duel",
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"face-off",
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"grapple",
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"match",
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"rivalry",
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"strife",
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"struggle",
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"sweepstakes",
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"sweep-stake",
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"tug-of-war",
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"war",
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"warfare"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-103655",
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"type":[
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"intransitive verb",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"dogfish":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": any of various usually small bottom-dwelling sharks (as of the families Squalidae, Carcharhinidae, and Scyliorhinidae) that often appear in schools near shore, prey chiefly on fish and invertebrates, and are a valuable food source":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Oregon's Department of Fish & Wildlife lists the salmon shark, spiny dogfish , soupfin shark, common thresher shark, basking shark, blue shark as native to its coastal waters, among others. \u2014 Julia Musto, Fox News , 26 Aug. 2021",
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"All sharks, with the exception of smooth dogfish under certain circumstances, must be brought to shore with their fins naturally attached. \u2014 Melissa Cristina M\u00e1rquez, Forbes , 27 Oct. 2021",
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"The port city of C\u00e1diz, for example, is known for cazon en adobo, in which dense chunks of dogfish get a long marinade in vinegar and spices. \u2014 Bettina Makalintal, Bon App\u00e9tit , 19 Oct. 2021",
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"Fishermen brought more than 18 million pounds of spiny dogfish to docks in 2019. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 5 Mar. 2021",
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"Instead, Currie\u2019s nets caught mostly gurnards, Cape horse mackerel, spiny dogfish , and shallow-water hake, and white sea catfish, which together made up 85 percent of Currie\u2019s catch, compared with a historical three percent. \u2014 Petro Kotz\u00e9, Smithsonian Magazine , 29 Dec. 2020",
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"Last month alone, Massachusetts fisherman landed over a million pounds of dogfish . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 Sep. 2019",
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"Bennett is bringing in big catches of something that Cape fishermen once tossed back in disgust: a species of small shark called spiny dogfish . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 26 Sep. 2019",
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"Unsurprisingly, the cod ended up with lower mercury levels than the dogfish . \u2014 Linda Carroll, NBC News , 7 Aug. 2019"
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"15th century, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[
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"-\u02ccfish",
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"\u02c8d\u022fg-\u02ccfish"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-120223",
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"dogged":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": marked by stubborn determination":[
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"a dogged competitor",
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"dogged devotion"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Her dogged efforts eventually paid off.",
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"a dogged pursuit of power",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Kaye Ravenell describes her husband as a loving family man, a devout Christian and a dogged trial attorney in pursuit of the truth. \u2014 Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun , 22 June 2022",
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"But to many observers, there is a dogged internal consistency to his actions. \u2014 Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
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"In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine\u2019s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war\u2019s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. \u2014 Elena Becatoros And Jon Gambrell, Anchorage Daily News , 8 May 2022",
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"In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine\u2019s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war\u2019s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. \u2014 Elena Becatoros And Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune , 8 May 2022",
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"The efforts of President Biden and Congressional Democrats to pass common sense gun legislation\u2014which is supported by the majority of Americans\u2014will face dogged opposition not only in the form of Republican obstinacy. \u2014 Samuel L. Perry, Time , 25 May 2022",
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"Beyond its value, the collection\u2014a formally diverse but thematically cohesive selection of works by Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Mark Rothko, Bauhaus, and other giants\u2014provides insight into one woman\u2019s dogged pursuit of excellence. \u2014 Ian Malone, Vogue , 11 May 2022",
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"Crown put The Book Bin on the brink as well, the store saved by the dogged persistence of my mom, who barely paid herself most years, and the store\u2019s supporters who knew the town would be diminished without a bookstore. \u2014 John Warner, chicagotribune.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
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"Some of those who did show up seemed to have done so out of a dogged sense of responsibility. \u2014 Jacob Brogan, Washington Post , 14 Mar. 2022"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1700, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"see dog entry 1":""
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},
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"\u02c8d\u022f-g\u0259d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for dogged obstinate , dogged , stubborn , pertinacious , mulish mean fixed and unyielding in course or purpose. obstinate implies usually an unreasonable persistence. an obstinate proponent of conspiracy theories dogged suggests an admirable often tenacious and unwavering persistence. pursued the story with dogged perseverance stubborn implies sturdiness in resisting change which may or may not be admirable. a person too stubborn to admit error pertinacious suggests an annoying or irksome persistence. a pertinacious salesclerk refusing to take no for an answer mulish implies a thoroughly unreasonable obstinacy. a mulish determination to have his own way",
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"synonyms":[
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"insistent",
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"patient",
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"persevering",
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"persistent",
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"pertinacious",
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"tenacious"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-051034",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"doggedly":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": marked by stubborn determination":[
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"a dogged competitor",
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"dogged devotion"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Her dogged efforts eventually paid off.",
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"a dogged pursuit of power",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Kaye Ravenell describes her husband as a loving family man, a devout Christian and a dogged trial attorney in pursuit of the truth. \u2014 Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun , 22 June 2022",
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"But to many observers, there is a dogged internal consistency to his actions. \u2014 Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
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"In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine\u2019s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war\u2019s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. \u2014 Elena Becatoros And Jon Gambrell, Anchorage Daily News , 8 May 2022",
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"In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine\u2019s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war\u2019s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. \u2014 Elena Becatoros And Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune , 8 May 2022",
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"The efforts of President Biden and Congressional Democrats to pass common sense gun legislation\u2014which is supported by the majority of Americans\u2014will face dogged opposition not only in the form of Republican obstinacy. \u2014 Samuel L. Perry, Time , 25 May 2022",
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"Beyond its value, the collection\u2014a formally diverse but thematically cohesive selection of works by Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Mark Rothko, Bauhaus, and other giants\u2014provides insight into one woman\u2019s dogged pursuit of excellence. \u2014 Ian Malone, Vogue , 11 May 2022",
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"Crown put The Book Bin on the brink as well, the store saved by the dogged persistence of my mom, who barely paid herself most years, and the store\u2019s supporters who knew the town would be diminished without a bookstore. \u2014 John Warner, chicagotribune.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
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"Some of those who did show up seemed to have done so out of a dogged sense of responsibility. \u2014 Jacob Brogan, Washington Post , 14 Mar. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1700, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"see dog entry 1":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u022f-g\u0259d"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for dogged obstinate , dogged , stubborn , pertinacious , mulish mean fixed and unyielding in course or purpose. obstinate implies usually an unreasonable persistence. an obstinate proponent of conspiracy theories dogged suggests an admirable often tenacious and unwavering persistence. pursued the story with dogged perseverance stubborn implies sturdiness in resisting change which may or may not be admirable. a person too stubborn to admit error pertinacious suggests an annoying or irksome persistence. a pertinacious salesclerk refusing to take no for an answer mulish implies a thoroughly unreasonable obstinacy. a mulish determination to have his own way",
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"synonyms":[
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"insistent",
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"patient",
|
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"persevering",
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"persistent",
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"pertinacious",
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"tenacious"
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100149",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"doggedness":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": marked by stubborn determination":[
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"a dogged competitor",
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"dogged devotion"
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]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Her dogged efforts eventually paid off.",
|
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"a dogged pursuit of power",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Kaye Ravenell describes her husband as a loving family man, a devout Christian and a dogged trial attorney in pursuit of the truth. \u2014 Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun , 22 June 2022",
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"But to many observers, there is a dogged internal consistency to his actions. \u2014 Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
|
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"In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine\u2019s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war\u2019s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. \u2014 Elena Becatoros And Jon Gambrell, Anchorage Daily News , 8 May 2022",
|
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"In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine\u2019s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war\u2019s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance. \u2014 Elena Becatoros And Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune , 8 May 2022",
|
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"The efforts of President Biden and Congressional Democrats to pass common sense gun legislation\u2014which is supported by the majority of Americans\u2014will face dogged opposition not only in the form of Republican obstinacy. \u2014 Samuel L. Perry, Time , 25 May 2022",
|
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"Beyond its value, the collection\u2014a formally diverse but thematically cohesive selection of works by Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Mark Rothko, Bauhaus, and other giants\u2014provides insight into one woman\u2019s dogged pursuit of excellence. \u2014 Ian Malone, Vogue , 11 May 2022",
|
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"Crown put The Book Bin on the brink as well, the store saved by the dogged persistence of my mom, who barely paid herself most years, and the store\u2019s supporters who knew the town would be diminished without a bookstore. \u2014 John Warner, chicagotribune.com , 16 Apr. 2022",
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"Some of those who did show up seemed to have done so out of a dogged sense of responsibility. \u2014 Jacob Brogan, Washington Post , 14 Mar. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1700, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
|
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"see dog entry 1":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u022f-g\u0259d"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for dogged obstinate , dogged , stubborn , pertinacious , mulish mean fixed and unyielding in course or purpose. obstinate implies usually an unreasonable persistence. an obstinate proponent of conspiracy theories dogged suggests an admirable often tenacious and unwavering persistence. pursued the story with dogged perseverance stubborn implies sturdiness in resisting change which may or may not be admirable. a person too stubborn to admit error pertinacious suggests an annoying or irksome persistence. a pertinacious salesclerk refusing to take no for an answer mulish implies a thoroughly unreasonable obstinacy. a mulish determination to have his own way",
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"synonyms":[
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"insistent",
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"patient",
|
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"persevering",
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"persistent",
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"pertinacious",
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"tenacious"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030719",
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"adverb",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"doggie":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": a usually small dog":[],
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": concerned with or fond of dogs":[],
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": not worthy or profitable : inferior":[
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"doggy stocks"
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],
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": resembling or suggestive of a dog":[
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"doggy odor"
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],
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": stylish , showy":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"what a good little doggy !",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"The wait times are longer at vets, doggy , daycares, pet grooming places. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 11 Mar. 2022",
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"Mudrooms or even a simple doggy washing station with hot and cold water inside or out can ease the transition for families dealing with muddy paws after a bike ride, walk or the aftermath of a 2 a.m. skunk spraying. \u2014 Michelle Hofmann, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021",
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"This dog grooming kit comes complete with an electric trimming comb, hair scissors, and nail clipper for a complete doggy makeover. \u2014 Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com , 9 Sep. 2021",
|
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"Pick the color and font, then add your pet's name to build the personalized doggy mat of your dreams. \u2014 Summer Cartwright, PEOPLE.com , 22 July 2021",
|
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"All aspects suggested that this mountain lion was unstoppable and had become possessed with the intent of taking her much-loved doggy . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 3 June 2021",
|
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"Its idea of a nefarious character is a spoiled doggy who steals from a picnic basket. \u2014 Neal Justin, Star Tribune , 7 Jan. 2021",
|
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"In addition to being introduced to BootayBag, Scott and the sharks are pitched portable oatmeal balls GoOats, biodegradable doggy clean up Pooch Paper and P-nuff Crunch, a snack made with peanuts, navy beans, and brown rice. \u2014 Erin Jensen, USA TODAY , 23 Oct. 2020",
|
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"The home includes a second living area/media/game room, four bedrooms with en suite baths and an expansive utility room with a custom doggy shower. \u2014 Dallas News , 12 Sep. 2020",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
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"From dog strollers to dog sunscreens to dog subscription boxes, purchasing pet products can get pricey, but there is one doggy essential that doesn't have to cost a lot of dough: dog treats. \u2014 Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day , 28 June 2022",
|
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"Each of these doggy dinnerware selections won glowing reviews from pet parents like you. \u2014 Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics , 24 June 2022",
|
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"To clear up some space for a doggy shower, the designers stacked the washer and dryer vertically. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 22 June 2022",
|
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"There will also be doggy ice cream for four-legged festivalgoers, and a VIP ice cream lounge where guests can relax, meet the chefs and taste exclusive products. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
|
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"Ditch the water dishes that are prone to spilling and add a doggy water bottle to your packing list instead. \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
|
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"Snoop Dogg won\u2019t be bringing his doggy style to Australia later this year as planned. \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 30 May 2022",
|
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"The event allows visitors and their doggy friends to experience the attraction, which features mind-bending backdrops and funky hands-on activities. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Dodgy doggy ads, low turnout numbers and two really bad candidates are among the winners and losers on Tuesday Zepnick's announcement leaves one seat on the Milwaukee County Board unsettled after Tuesday's election. \u2014 Vanessa Swales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 7 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1692, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
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"1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8d\u022f-g\u0113"
|
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],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"synonyms":[
|
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"canine",
|
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"dog",
|
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"hound",
|
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"pooch",
|
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"tyke",
|
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"tike"
|
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],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-220850",
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"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"noun"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"dogging":{
|
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"antonyms":[
|
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"bird-dog",
|
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"chase",
|
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"course",
|
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"follow",
|
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"hound",
|
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"pursue",
|
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"run",
|
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"shadow",
|
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"tag",
|
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"tail",
|
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"trace",
|
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"track",
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"trail"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a worthless or contemptible person":[],
|
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": an investment not worth its price":[],
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": an undesirable piece of merchandise":[],
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": andiron":[],
|
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": any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook":[],
|
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": canine":[
|
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"dog breeders",
|
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"a dog collar"
|
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],
|
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": either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor":[],
|
|
": extremely , utterly":[
|
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"dog cheap",
|
|
"\u2014 sometimes used in combination In plain West Virginia-speak, the situation is dog -ugly. \u2014 Mitch Vingle"
|
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],
|
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": feet":[
|
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"rest his tired dogs"
|
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],
|
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": fellow , chap":[
|
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"a lazy dog",
|
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"you lucky dog"
|
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],
|
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": hot dog sense 1":[
|
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"bought two dogs and a beer"
|
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],
|
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": one inferior of its kind":[
|
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"the movie was a dog"
|
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],
|
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": ruin":[
|
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"going to the dogs"
|
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],
|
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": such as":[
|
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"the movie was a dog"
|
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],
|
|
": to be a persistent source of difficulty or distress to (someone) : plague":[
|
|
"Rumors dogged him throughout his public life.",
|
|
"\u2014 Howard Chua-Eoan",
|
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"\u2014 often used in the passive with by Their star pitcher has been dogged by injuries. The project has been dogged by controversy."
|
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],
|
|
": to bother or pester (someone) persistently : hound":[
|
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"Reporters dogged her for information."
|
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],
|
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": to fail to do one's best : goldbrick":[],
|
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": to fasten (something) with a dog (see dog entry 1 sense 3a )":[
|
|
"dogged down the hatch"
|
|
],
|
|
": to hunt, track, or follow (someone) like a hound":[
|
|
"dogged her every move"
|
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],
|
|
": uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity":[
|
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"put on the dog"
|
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],
|
|
"\u2014 see also dog-tired":[
|
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"dog cheap",
|
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"\u2014 sometimes used in combination In plain West Virginia-speak, the situation is dog -ugly. \u2014 Mitch Vingle"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
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"That dog barks all day long.",
|
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"children playing with the family dog",
|
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"wild dogs such as the Australian dingo",
|
|
"Her latest book turned out to be a real dog .",
|
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"That was a dog of a movie.",
|
|
"Verb",
|
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"He dogged her every move.",
|
|
"Creditors dogged him until he finally paid his bills.",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Similarly, nhow London has also captured the nation\u2019s love of dogs with its new Dog Afternoon Tea, including a dog -friendly-stay, which is a collaboration with Pooch & Mutt and Whiskey\u2019s Grooming. \u2014 Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"Richard Rose and his dog Cooper pass through the parking lot at the former Bayside Expo Center. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"His posts include a vulnerable moment with his dog Ernie and a shot of a barbecue grill on a New York City rooftop. \u2014 Jess Eng, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"Ask your veterinarian about the best dinnerware for your large or giant breed dog . \u2014 Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"To complete the look, dress your dog or cat in a tiger costume. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"On the same day, in what appeared to be her latest post about the vessel, Jones celebrated completing installation of a safety net intended to protect her dog . \u2014 Dennis Romero, NBC News , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"In this black-and-white film, young Victor brings his dog Sparky back to life in a dangerous science experiment that comes with serious consequences. \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Or, if your friend's taste is a bit more grand, consider a regal pet portrait, that reimagines your dog or cat as a lord, lady, or decorated general. \u2014 Lauren Hubbard And Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"Many suggest its the potential exposure to exercise that explains the benefit: The AHA points to studies that found pet owners who walk their dogs got up to 30 minutes more exercise a day than non- dog -walkers. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 26 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"State records show dog handler applications were submitted under ISS for dozens of guards. \u2014 Joe Mahr, chicagotribune.com , 1 Aug. 2019",
|
|
"Dog beds: Hemp Vintage Stripe Envelope in Black; harrybarker.com. \u2014 Southern Living , 1 Sep. 2013",
|
|
"For entertainment, there will be dog races, a police K-9 demonstration, dogs splashing into water and Repticon, a showing of exotic pets, consisting of reptiles, insects and amphibians. \u2014 Louis Casiano Jr., Orange County Register , 28 Apr. 2017",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
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"Knowledge is the fruiting body of light whose shadows dog us. \u2014 Donna Kane, Scientific American , 21 June 2022",
|
|
"While Donelson and Jackson remarried in 1794, after her divorce became final, the bigamy controversy would dog Jackson during his political campaigns. \u2014 Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"Controversies around misinformation and inflammatory content on Meta\u2019s social platforms have also continued to dog the company, creating internal problems for Sandberg in particular. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"There\u2019s an inherent goofiness to dog clothing that could seem disrespectful at solemn events, for instance, or professional workplaces. \u2014 Blair Braverman, Outside Online , 11 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"This scandal could dog the wine in the general election. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"Visitors from different departments regularly take breaks to mix with the dogs, and guests are treated to dog tours at the office. \u2014 Washington Post , 24 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Still, there\u2019s a question of whether Los Angeles has an appetite for the potential conflicts of interest that would dog a developer with several projects in the city. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"This burgeoning profile has begun to dog Kaplan in Washington. \u2014 Benjamin Wofford, Wired , 10 Mar. 2022"
|
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],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective",
|
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"1519, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb",
|
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"1526, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb",
|
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English, from Old English docga":"Noun",
|
|
"derivative of dog entry 1":"Adverb",
|
|
"from attributive use of dog entry 1":"Adjective"
|
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},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
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"\u02c8d\u00e4g",
|
|
"\u02c8d\u022fg"
|
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],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"canine",
|
|
"doggy",
|
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"doggie",
|
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"hound",
|
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"pooch",
|
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"tyke",
|
|
"tike"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055430",
|
|
"type":[
|
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"adjective",
|
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"adverb",
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
|
"doggone":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": damn":[],
|
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": damned":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
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"So, for our furry friends, at least, 2020 has been, well, doggone fun. \u2014 Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY , 8 Aug. 2020",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective or adverb",
|
|
"What's the date for getting that boat out of that doggone water",
|
|
"An adorable, fun-loving collection of doggone glitz. \u2014 Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure , 6 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"The event is a top entry in our guide to the Southland\u2019s coolest pup-friendly activities, beaches, doggone -fun classes and luxe hotels. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"Taking pictures of the crime scene with a doggone cell phone",
|
|
"The Hulu mystery comedy starring Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short will twist and turn in every doggone way, according to EP John Hoffman. \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 31 Aug. 2021",
|
|
"L\u00e9a-L\u00e9a\u2019s has so many doggone options for hot dogs. \u2014 Dallas News , 19 July 2021",
|
|
"Besides, Mullens is so doggone earnest and likable and hard-working. \u2014 Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com , 4 Oct. 2020",
|
|
"From there, the El Paso rescue had to solve the doggone dilemma of transporting the pup nearly 2,000 miles to his new home in Raleigh. \u2014 Fox News , 10 Aug. 2020",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"Don\u2019t look at me and start believing \u2018anybody can make it.\u2019 That\u2019s a doggone lie. \u2014 Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker , 5 Mar. 2018"
|
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],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1819, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
|
|
"1850, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective or adverb",
|
|
"1922, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"euphemism for God damn":"Verb"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8d\u022fg-\u02c8g\u022fn",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"So, for our furry friends, at least, 2020 has been, well, doggone fun. \u2014 Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY , 8 Aug. 2020",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective or adverb",
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"What's the date for getting that boat out of that doggone water",
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"An adorable, fun-loving collection of doggone glitz. \u2014 Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure , 6 Oct. 2021",
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"The event is a top entry in our guide to the Southland\u2019s coolest pup-friendly activities, beaches, doggone -fun classes and luxe hotels. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 17 Sep. 2021",
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"Taking pictures of the crime scene with a doggone cell phone",
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"The Hulu mystery comedy starring Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short will twist and turn in every doggone way, according to EP John Hoffman. \u2014 Dan Snierson, EW.com , 31 Aug. 2021",
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"L\u00e9a-L\u00e9a\u2019s has so many doggone options for hot dogs. \u2014 Dallas News , 19 July 2021",
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"Besides, Mullens is so doggone earnest and likable and hard-working. \u2014 Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com , 4 Oct. 2020",
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"From there, the El Paso rescue had to solve the doggone dilemma of transporting the pup nearly 2,000 miles to his new home in Raleigh. \u2014 Fox News , 10 Aug. 2020",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"Don\u2019t look at me and start believing \u2018anybody can make it.\u2019 That\u2019s a doggone lie. \u2014 Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker , 5 Mar. 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"The wait times are longer at vets, doggy , daycares, pet grooming places. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 11 Mar. 2022",
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"Mudrooms or even a simple doggy washing station with hot and cold water inside or out can ease the transition for families dealing with muddy paws after a bike ride, walk or the aftermath of a 2 a.m. skunk spraying. \u2014 Michelle Hofmann, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021",
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"This dog grooming kit comes complete with an electric trimming comb, hair scissors, and nail clipper for a complete doggy makeover. \u2014 Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com , 9 Sep. 2021",
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"Pick the color and font, then add your pet's name to build the personalized doggy mat of your dreams. \u2014 Summer Cartwright, PEOPLE.com , 22 July 2021",
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"All aspects suggested that this mountain lion was unstoppable and had become possessed with the intent of taking her much-loved doggy . \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 3 June 2021",
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"Its idea of a nefarious character is a spoiled doggy who steals from a picnic basket. \u2014 Neal Justin, Star Tribune , 7 Jan. 2021",
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"In addition to being introduced to BootayBag, Scott and the sharks are pitched portable oatmeal balls GoOats, biodegradable doggy clean up Pooch Paper and P-nuff Crunch, a snack made with peanuts, navy beans, and brown rice. \u2014 Erin Jensen, USA TODAY , 23 Oct. 2020",
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"The home includes a second living area/media/game room, four bedrooms with en suite baths and an expansive utility room with a custom doggy shower. \u2014 Dallas News , 12 Sep. 2020",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
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"From dog strollers to dog sunscreens to dog subscription boxes, purchasing pet products can get pricey, but there is one doggy essential that doesn't have to cost a lot of dough: dog treats. \u2014 Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day , 28 June 2022",
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"Each of these doggy dinnerware selections won glowing reviews from pet parents like you. \u2014 Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics , 24 June 2022",
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"To clear up some space for a doggy shower, the designers stacked the washer and dryer vertically. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 22 June 2022",
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"There will also be doggy ice cream for four-legged festivalgoers, and a VIP ice cream lounge where guests can relax, meet the chefs and taste exclusive products. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
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"Ditch the water dishes that are prone to spilling and add a doggy water bottle to your packing list instead. \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 7 June 2022",
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"Snoop Dogg won\u2019t be bringing his doggy style to Australia later this year as planned. \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 30 May 2022",
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"The event allows visitors and their doggy friends to experience the attraction, which features mind-bending backdrops and funky hands-on activities. \u2014 Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com , 7 Apr. 2022",
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"Dodgy doggy ads, low turnout numbers and two really bad candidates are among the winners and losers on Tuesday Zepnick's announcement leaves one seat on the Milwaukee County Board unsettled after Tuesday's election. \u2014 Vanessa Swales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 7 Apr. 2022"
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"The Saudi regime has tried to deflect questions about its management of the country \u2026 by supporting and spreading an uncompromising religious dogma . \u2014 Fareed Zakaria , Newsweek , 1 Oct. 2001",
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"He was known for his ability to burst the bubble of generally accepted dogma , to puncture it with data and detached observations. \u2014 Sherwin B. Nuland , New Republic , 19 Feb. 2001",
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"It had long been biological dogma that whales were scarce in the open ocean, but the Navy was picking up whale songs thousands of miles from land. \u2014 Sharon Begley et al. , Newsweek , 31 Jan. 2000",
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"For in creating a cultural orthodoxy designed to combat racism, urban disorder, and a legacy of oppression, we subject ourselves to delusional dogma , the tyranny of conformity \u2026 \u2014 Gerald Early , Harper's , January 1997",
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"These new findings challenge the current dogma in the field.",
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"the Catholic dogma of the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Inspired by true events, the film is a powerful exploration of religious dogma that raises larger questions about the nature of freedom and faith. \u2014 Christopher Vourlias, Variety , 16 June 2022",
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"For his part, Joshua Sutter has faced no consequences for his role in spreading Order of Nine Angles dogma . \u2014 Ali Winston, Rolling Stone , 5 June 2022",
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"These organizations often force churches to teach counter to their dogma , and often insert nationalistic propaganda into worship. \u2014 Fox News , 25 May 2022",
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"But writing a history of empire, pillage, bloodthirstiness and dogma cannot be done in a vacuum, ignoring the dark side of their appeal. \u2014 Washington Post , 17 Dec. 2021",
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"Justice Samuel Alito\u2019s leaked draft decision, steeped in authoritarian strains of religious dogma , is a road map for further erosions of the liberties all Americans enjoy. \u2014 Katherine Stewart, The New Republic , 10 May 2022",
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"The team\u2019s findings confirmed that some aspects of canine behavior do seem quite heritable\u2014and sometimes even echo kennel-club dogma . \u2014 Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic , 28 Apr. 2022",
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"An investigation by two fictional detectives, one of whom, Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield), is a church member, provides the central narrative device by which Black unpacks big questions of history, faith and dogma . \u2014 New York Times , 27 Apr. 2022",
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"But a new generation of environmentalists is beginning to challenge the anti-nuclear dogma of its activist forebears. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 Apr. 2022"
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"What we are being treated to, clearly, is an extended set of variations on that most ancient of all intellectual chestnuts, the infinite capacity of the professorial mind for the dogmatic and ludicrous misinterpretation of evidence regarding past civilizations. \u2014 Peter Green , New Republic , 20 Mar. 2000",
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"The New York Times , dogmatic as always, claimed that \"facts and reason, the authority of all dictionaries, and the support of every chronologer and historian that ever lived, to say nothing of the invariable understanding and custom of all lands and ages\" underlay its choice of 1901. It spoke dismissively of \"the delusion that there is a controversy as to when the twentieth century begins,\" even as the controversy dragged on in its pages for a year and a half. \u2014 Frederic D. Schwarz , American Heritage , December 1999",
|
|
"After absorbing one magazine's strict injunctions on such topics as the number of saucepans to register for and which varieties of flowers hold up best in bouquets, I would move on to another mag, only to find an equal number of equally dogmatic assertions, delivered with equal certainty and often in complete contradiction with the first set. \u2014 Ruth Halikman , New Republic , 18 Oct. 1999",
|
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"She's become so dogmatic lately that arguing with her is pointless.",
|
|
"a critic's dogmatic insistence that abstract expressionism is the only school of 20th century art worthy of serious study",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Camp avoids the dogmatic , mystical aspects of the practice. \u2014 Michelle Williams, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"In interviews with mainstream outlets such as Vox and The New Yorker, Malm contends that climate activists should give up their dogmatic attachment to pacifism and start to destroy the machines that actually produce carbon. \u2014 New York Times , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"By the 1940s, Christians began turning toward evangelicalism, a less dogmatic version of the faith, and in that spirit, the Bible Institute of Los Angeles opened Biola College (later Biola University) in 1959. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
|
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"The office of cardinal \u2014 unlike that of pope, bishop, priest, or deacon \u2014 has no scriptural or dogmatic basis, but is instead a practical creation of the church. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 7 June 2022",
|
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"Many are far more facile than even Berger\u2019s simplest arguments, while others are dogmatic in a way that shuts down independent thinking rather than encouraging it. \u2014 R.e. Hawley, The Atlantic , 10 May 2022",
|
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"But Mandel was never dogmatic about her authority to begin with. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 1 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Doing away with that veto-proof majority wouldn\u2019t necessarily mean a reduction in the more dogmatic wings of the party, Niven said. \u2014 cleveland , 16 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Kelner\u2019s focus on individual personalities \u2014 in particular two Islanders, a teacher and a full-time fisherman, plus one high-ranking and one volunteer Sea Shepherd \u2014 makes for a lively, non- dogmatic treatment of the subject. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 1 Apr. 2022"
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for dogmatic dictatorial , magisterial , dogmatic , doctrinaire , oracular mean imposing one's will or opinions on others. dictatorial stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner. exercised dictatorial control over the office magisterial stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions. the magisterial tone of his pronouncements dogmatic implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions. dogmatic about what is art and what is not doctrinaire implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people. a doctrinaire approach to improving the economy oracular implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism. a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion",
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"What we are being treated to, clearly, is an extended set of variations on that most ancient of all intellectual chestnuts, the infinite capacity of the professorial mind for the dogmatic and ludicrous misinterpretation of evidence regarding past civilizations. \u2014 Peter Green , New Republic , 20 Mar. 2000",
|
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"The New York Times , dogmatic as always, claimed that \"facts and reason, the authority of all dictionaries, and the support of every chronologer and historian that ever lived, to say nothing of the invariable understanding and custom of all lands and ages\" underlay its choice of 1901. It spoke dismissively of \"the delusion that there is a controversy as to when the twentieth century begins,\" even as the controversy dragged on in its pages for a year and a half. \u2014 Frederic D. Schwarz , American Heritage , December 1999",
|
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"After absorbing one magazine's strict injunctions on such topics as the number of saucepans to register for and which varieties of flowers hold up best in bouquets, I would move on to another mag, only to find an equal number of equally dogmatic assertions, delivered with equal certainty and often in complete contradiction with the first set. \u2014 Ruth Halikman , New Republic , 18 Oct. 1999",
|
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"She's become so dogmatic lately that arguing with her is pointless.",
|
|
"a critic's dogmatic insistence that abstract expressionism is the only school of 20th century art worthy of serious study",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Camp avoids the dogmatic , mystical aspects of the practice. \u2014 Michelle Williams, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"In interviews with mainstream outlets such as Vox and The New Yorker, Malm contends that climate activists should give up their dogmatic attachment to pacifism and start to destroy the machines that actually produce carbon. \u2014 New York Times , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"By the 1940s, Christians began turning toward evangelicalism, a less dogmatic version of the faith, and in that spirit, the Bible Institute of Los Angeles opened Biola College (later Biola University) in 1959. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 10 June 2022",
|
|
"The office of cardinal \u2014 unlike that of pope, bishop, priest, or deacon \u2014 has no scriptural or dogmatic basis, but is instead a practical creation of the church. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 7 June 2022",
|
|
"Many are far more facile than even Berger\u2019s simplest arguments, while others are dogmatic in a way that shuts down independent thinking rather than encouraging it. \u2014 R.e. Hawley, The Atlantic , 10 May 2022",
|
|
"But Mandel was never dogmatic about her authority to begin with. \u2014 Katy Waldman, The New Yorker , 1 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Doing away with that veto-proof majority wouldn\u2019t necessarily mean a reduction in the more dogmatic wings of the party, Niven said. \u2014 cleveland , 16 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Kelner\u2019s focus on individual personalities \u2014 in particular two Islanders, a teacher and a full-time fisherman, plus one high-ranking and one volunteer Sea Shepherd \u2014 makes for a lively, non- dogmatic treatment of the subject. \u2014 Dennis Harvey, Variety , 1 Apr. 2022"
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"a man much given to inflexible dogmatism when it came to the role of government in regulating the economy",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"No clearer recent example of such pre-enlightenment dogmatism exists than Francis Collins conniving with Anthony Fauci to silence and discredit the scientists who wrote the Great Barrington Declaration in opposition to the pandemic lockdowns. \u2014 WSJ , 17 May 2022",
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"The world of politics is, of course, filled with dogmatism , earned or not. \u2014 Chris Cillizza, CNN , 29 Jan. 2022",
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"Both communities can be equally delusional in their bigotry and often exalt public figures who veil their dogmatism as 'art' ... \u2014 Jane Greenway Carr, CNN , 12 Dec. 2021",
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"The most impactful burning event may come from Renaissance Florence, where the humanism and artistic innovation of the Renaissance caused a rebirth of classical Greek and Roman ideals, leaving behind a culture of religious dogmatism and fatalism. \u2014 Will Jeakle, Forbes , 17 Apr. 2021",
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"Both Mises and Hayek have been criticized\u2014and, many would note, discredited\u2014for their simplistic dogmatism . \u2014 Samanth Subramanian, Quartz , 24 Mar. 2021",
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"The media and progressive elites dismissed these voices and refused to drop their lockdown dogmatism . \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 11 Mar. 2021",
|
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"Like the anti-nuclear world view\u2014and perhaps partly in response to it\u2014the pro-nuclear world view can edge toward dogmatism . \u2014 Rebecca Tuhus-dubrow, The New Yorker , 19 Feb. 2021",
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"Preferable would be a mix of innate fear and an anti-virus, pro-social-norm dogmatism . \u2014 Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion, Star Tribune , 7 Oct. 2020"
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"a dogmatist as far as economics are concerned, he's an unquestioning supporter of the supply-side theory",
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"But even at its height, this view only gained currency among a very small cohort of sectarian dogmatists . \u2014 Adolph Reed Jr., The New Republic , 25 Sep. 2019",
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"Which brings us to the flaw in this admirable book: Mr. King is a purist and a dogmatist whose tastes, though deep, are freakishly narrow. \u2014 Evan Eisenberg, WSJ , 24 May 2018",
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"Which brings us to the flaw in this admirable book: Mr. King is a purist and a dogmatist whose tastes, though deep, are freakishly narrow. \u2014 Evan Eisenberg, WSJ , 24 May 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"American history was dogmatized , often according to the work of Howard Zinn. \u2014 The Editorial Board, WSJ , 14 Feb. 2020"
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"I worked for several years as a gofer and general dogsbody for a London publishing house.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"From 1938 to 1940 Nick Clifford was on Mount Rushmore, first as dogsbody and wood-chopper, then as labourer and winchman. \u2014 The Economist , 1 Aug. 2019",
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"Charley, who already has a casual job with Del (Steve Buscemi), a local horse trainer, now becomes his full-time dogsbody , or nagsbody\u2014cleaning the stables, driving the truck, or walking Lean on Pete. \u2014 Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker , 24 Mar. 2018"
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"1922, in the meaning defined above":""
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"British naval slang dogsbody pudding made of peas, junior officer":""
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"\u02c8d\u022fgz-\u02ccb\u00e4-d\u0113"
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"synonyms":[
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"drone",
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"drudger",
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"fag",
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"foot soldier",
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"grub",
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"grubber",
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"grunt",
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"laborer",
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"peon",
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"plugger",
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"slave",
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"slogger",
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"toiler",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-054502",
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"dogtooth violet":{
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": any of a genus ( Erythronium ) of small spring-flowering bulbous herbs of the lily family":[]
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"1597, in the meaning defined above":""
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": a chiefly European wild rose ( Rosa canina )":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Thorny scrub \u2014 hawthorn, blackthorn, dog rose and bramble \u2014 punched through fields that, only a few years earlier, were maize and barley as far as the eye could see. \u2014 Isabella Tree, Time , 3 Oct. 2019",
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"The gorge unfurled through tunnels of forest and dog rose , opening onto russet glades of wildflowers throbbing with bees. \u2014 Henry Wismayer, WSJ , 23 May 2018"
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"1834, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-150847"
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"dog town":{
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"definitions":{
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": a city commonly used for theatrical tryouts before a play receives metropolitan presentation":[]
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"first_known_use":{
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"1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-164936"
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},
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"dog tick":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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"definitions":{
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": any of several ticks commonly infesting dogs: such as":[],
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": american dog tick":[],
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": brown dog tick":[]
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"However, the lone star tick has a different shape than the dog tick and is much larger than the deer tick. \u2014 Kevin Ambrose, Anchorage Daily News , 2 May 2022",
|
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"Deer ticks, dog ticks , and wood ticks can carry and transmit several types of diseases that affect both dogs and humans, from Lyme Disease to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. \u2014 The Editors, Field & Stream , 3 Mar. 2020",
|
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"When Clay started looking at ticks in the late 1990s, the dog tick was the only species found in this area. \u2014 Michael Reschke, Indianapolis Star , 23 Dec. 2019",
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"Lyric Bartholomay, professor in UW-Madison\u2019s Departments of Comparative Biomedical Sciences and Entomology, said that Rocky Mountain spotted fever is transmitted by dog ticks , also called wood ticks, that have long been ubiquitous across the state. \u2014 Anna Groves, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 12 July 2018",
|
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"How to avoid ticks that spread disease Fellimi says the dog tick is less active in summer but people should still use insect repellant, avoid tall grass and check themselves for ticks after spending time outdoors. \u2014 CBS News , 12 July 2018",
|
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"Tick paralysis can be caused by several species of ticks, including deer ticks (which can also carry Lyme disease) and dog ticks (which can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever). \u2014 Amanda Macmillan, Health.com , 11 June 2018"
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"1909, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171937"
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},
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"dog-tired":{
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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"definitions":{
|
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": very tired : exhausted":[
|
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"We were all tired, dog-tired , until an event that galvanized everybody into life.",
|
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"\u2014 Oliver Sacks",
|
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"Even though he was dog tired after long days in the mines, Dad would still pitch batting practice to me in the backyard when he got home from work \u2026",
|
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"\u2014 Mickey Mantle"
|
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]
|
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u022fg-\u02c8t\u012b(-\u0259)rd"
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"1770, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-183148"
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-190914"
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},
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"dog tent":{
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"type":[
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"definitions":{
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": shelter tent , pup tent":[]
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"pronounciation":[],
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1862, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191354"
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},
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"dogtooth tuna":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
|
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": a medium-sized scaleless tuna ( Gymnosarda nuda ) of the southwestern Pacific Ocean that is distinguished by a large mouth with prominent powerful teeth":[]
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},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1930, in the meaning defined above":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-192733"
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},
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"dog flower":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
|
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"definitions":{
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": daisy sense 1b":[],
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": purple trillium":[]
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-193002"
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},
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"dogtooth":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": canine sense 1 , eyetooth":[],
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": an architectural ornament common in early English Gothic consisting usually of four leaves radiating from a raised point at the center":[],
|
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": houndstooth":[]
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u022fg-\u02cct\u00fcth"
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],
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"synonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
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"Large fish\u2014goldblotch, dogtooth and dusky groupers\u2014swam past. \u2014 Tony Perrottet, WSJ , 27 May 2022",
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"The clock tower, for instance, is animated by a dogtooth brick patterning, set on all four of its sides, and not just the outward-facing front \u2014 an expense that in a lesser project would have been value engineered out of existence. \u2014 Dallas News , 2 Aug. 2021",
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"The clock tower, for instance, is animated by a dogtooth brick patterning, set on all four of its sides, and not just the outward-facing front \u2014 an expense that in a lesser project would have been value engineered out of existence. \u2014 Dallas News , 2 Aug. 2021",
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"The clock tower, for instance, is animated by a dogtooth brick patterning, set on all four of its sides, and not just the outward-facing front \u2014 an expense that in a lesser project would have been value engineered out of existence. \u2014 Dallas News , 2 Aug. 2021",
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"The clock tower, for instance, is animated by a dogtooth brick patterning, set on all four of its sides, and not just the outward-facing front \u2014 an expense that in a lesser project would have been value engineered out of existence. \u2014 Dallas News , 2 Aug. 2021",
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"The clock tower, for instance, is animated by a dogtooth brick patterning, set on all four of its sides, and not just the outward-facing front \u2014 an expense that in a lesser project would have been value engineered out of existence. \u2014 Dallas News , 2 Aug. 2021",
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"The clock tower, for instance, is animated by a dogtooth brick patterning, set on all four of its sides, and not just the outward-facing front \u2014 an expense that in a lesser project would have been value engineered out of existence. \u2014 Dallas News , 2 Aug. 2021",
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"The clock tower, for instance, is animated by a dogtooth brick patterning, set on all four of its sides, and not just the outward-facing front \u2014 an expense that in a lesser project would have been value engineered out of existence. \u2014 Dallas News , 2 Aug. 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-205149"
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"dog-day cicada":{
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"type":[
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"definitions":{
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": any of several large American cicadas (genus Tibicen ) having a prolonged trilling note that is heard especially in mid- to late summer":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-220048"
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"dogtown grass":{
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"type":[
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"definitions":{
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": a needle grass ( Aristida longiseta ) of the western U.S.":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-222544"
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"dogtail":{
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"type":[
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],
|
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"definitions":{
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": a molder's small usually heart-shaped trowel with a curved handle":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-000911"
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"dog day":{
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"type":[
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],
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"definitions":{
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": the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs":[],
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": a day in dog days : a hot sultry day":[],
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": a period marked by dull lack of progress":[
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"the dog days following any major upheaval"
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"back-formation from dog days , translation of Late Latin dies caniculares , translation of Greek h\u0113merai kynades ; from their being reckoned in ancient times from the heliacal rising of the Dog Star (Sirius)":""
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},
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"first_known_use":{
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"1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":""
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-014203"
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},
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"dog whistle":{
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"type":[
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"noun"
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],
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"definitions":{
|
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": an expression or statement that has a secondary meaning intended to be understood only by a particular group of people":[
|
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"Democrats and liberals sometimes have gone to ridiculous lengths to portray speech by Republicans and conservatives as dog whistles responsible for inciting unstable people to carry out violent acts \u2026",
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"\u2014 The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch",
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"\u2026 habitually inserts dog-whistles into his speeches to motivate evangelical voters.",
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"\u2014 The Economist",
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"\u2014 often used before another noun That is the fundamental perversity of ' dog whistle politics', whereby political parties send coded messages that will be heard one way by their core supporters and another way altogether by others. \u2014 Robert E. Goodin"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Yet conservatives have exploited the potency and pervasiveness of anti-Blackness to turn the activists\u2019 slogan into a dog whistle attack against liberal efforts to reform the carceral system. \u2014 Anthony Conwright, The New Republic , 30 May 2022",
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"If $15 million was a dog whistle , $900 million is a bullhorn. \u2014 Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic , 13 Apr. 2022",
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"The fair was where Ronald Reagan launched his presidential campaign with a speech about states\u2019 rights, a loud dog whistle not far in distance or time from the Freedom Summer murders. \u2014 Ko Bragg, The Atlantic , 7 Apr. 2022",
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"That\u2019s a good dog whistle for a home audience awaiting any excuse to tune out; not so great for the members of the actual music industry that might deserve a moment in the spotlight. \u2014 Chris Willman, Variety , 4 Apr. 2022",
|
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"For the Christian right in the United States and Europe, Putin\u2019s messaging is not so much a dog whistle as a blaring siren. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Mar. 2022",
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"Democrats see the conservative focus on critical race theory as part of a long lineage of racist dog whistle politics, a tactic that has often put their party, which relies on a multiracial coalition, on defense. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 Nov. 2021",
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"Jeff Roe, a Republican strategist who worked for Youngkin, rejected the accusation that talking about critical race theory was a dog whistle . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 8 Nov. 2021",
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"Fear was another racist dog whistle used by defense attorneys, who highlighted the worries prompted by a string of unreported crimes in the neighborhood. \u2014 Nicole Chavez, CNN , 25 Nov. 2021"
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"1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Right now, the Nets are in the NBA\u2019s dog days , the kind of malaise that can strike in the dead of winter. \u2014 Larry Fleisher, Forbes , 26 Jan. 2022",
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"Melvin has weathered the cranky stars and dog days of August, while stemming the types of losing streaks that caused the Padres to unravel. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 28 Oct. 2021",
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"And now, no August dog days : as of Thursday morning, the San Francisco Giants are 17-5 in this penultimate month of the regular season. \u2014 Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle , 26 Aug. 2021",
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"Our favorite new young adult and kids' releases promise to breathe life into these slow, sticky dog days . \u2014 Wired Staff, Wired , 15 June 2021",
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"Greater Cincinnati will get two batches of the bothersome bugs \u2014 our regular dog days of summer cicadas and Brood X. \u2014 Sarah Brookbank, The Enquirer , 3 May 2021",
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"The expression dog days takes its name from Sirius, the brightest star visible in the midsummer night sky which disappears below the horizon during the winter. \u2014 Joan Rusek, cleveland , 13 July 2020",
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"To counter the blazing sun and humidity of the \u2026 er \u2026 dog days , Arcadia Trail gear is specifically designed to keep our favorite animals cool, dry and happy. \u2014 Michael Park, CNN Underscored , 30 June 2020",
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"Spring is in the air, the snow is mostly gone \u2014 except on the Denali Highway \u2014 and sled dogs are enjoying the dog days of early summer. \u2014 John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News , 23 May 2020"
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"1548, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-033724"
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"dogtooth spar":{
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": a variety of calcite that occurs in acute crystals resembling the tooth of a dog":[]
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"1728, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-041237"
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"dog whelk":{
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": any of certain thick-shelled marine snails: such as":[],
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": basket shell sense 2":[],
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": any of numerous members of the genus Thais that feed chiefly on other mollusks":[]
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"first_known_use":{
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"1825, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-051323"
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"dog tag":{
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"type":[
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"definitions":{
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"examples":[
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"Voisin wore his Army dog tag under her uniform and a smile on her face after finishing fifth. \u2014 New York Times , 14 Feb. 2022",
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"There, lying in plain sight, was the dog tag of an American soldier, Fred W. O\u2019Connor of Schenectady, N.Y. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Dec. 2021",
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"The O\u2019Connor family was astounded to learn of the dog tag \u2019s discovery more than 75 years after the war. \u2014 New York Times , 2 Dec. 2021",
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"In Las Vegas, a San Francisco Giants dog tag dangles from the neck of Buster, a 1-year-old brown miniature schnauzer. \u2014 Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle , 4 Nov. 2021",
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"Finally, the device itself could function as a sort of smart dog tag , automatically keeping track of and reporting a soldier's health status, medical history, and ongoing conditions. \u2014 Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics , 4 Oct. 2021",
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"In one of those missions, a dog tag with Miller\u2019s name and vital information was found near the remains. \u2014 Christian Robles, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 July 2021",
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"Bastoni found the dog tag about 600 feet from the remnants of what locals say was a Nazi bunker. \u2014 Curt Brown, Star Tribune , 26 June 2021",
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"The Armed Forces Medical Examiner laboratory in Dover, Del., confirmed that the remains near the dog tag belonged to Miller using mitochondrial DNA sequencing of deep bone tissue. \u2014 Christian Robles, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 18 July 2021"
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"first_known_use":{
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"1882, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-055507"
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"dog's death":{
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"dog and pony show":{
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"This dog and pony show three months later is a cynical move, implying that those who make such decisions don\u2019t believe Alabama or Auburn fans will show up for a basketball game if there\u2019s no football connection. \u2014 Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al , 13 Feb. 2020",
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"That meant the company bypassed the dog and pony show that comes with more typical IPOs, in which companies reveal extensive financial information and work with a major bank to go public. \u2014 Jackie Wattles, CNN , 17 Jan. 2020",
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"This Scottish island group is a real dog and pony show . \u2014 Ken Jennings, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 15 Oct. 2018",
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"What then transpired might have been one of the biggest dog and pony shows that amounted to nothing. \u2014 Stephen A. Crockett Jr., The Root , 22 June 2018",
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"The annual dog and pony show that is the TV upfronts kicks off on Monday, but among the ticker tape cannons and smoke machines, this year\u2019s bonanza also looks set to be shrouded in a cloud of confusion. \u2014 Lara O\u2019reilly, WSJ , 10 May 2018",
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"Networks could save a lot of money (and embarrassment) by simply announcing their new slate of shows without the whole dog and pony show (which begins May 14 this year). \u2014 Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com , 25 Apr. 2018",
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"Catie Turner Quirky, bespectacled Catie seemed amusing a few weeks back, at the onset of this dog and pony show . \u2014 Robbie Daw, Billboard , 9 Apr. 2018",
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"However, the dog and pony show also helps team's project where and when a player could be drafted. \u2014 Peter Dawson, star-telegram , 6 Mar. 2018"
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"so called from the appearance of the flower panicles":""
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8d\u00e4-",
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"\u02c8d\u022f-g(\u0259-)r\u0259l"
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"a few lines of doggerel",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"The story, written in a doggerel stuffed with show-biz references (Darryl F. Zanuck! \u2014 Rachel Syme, The New Yorker , 25 June 2019",
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"Lee\u2019s most memorable speech bubbles totter on the edge between speech, poetry, and outright doggerel . \u2014 Noah Berlatsky, The Verge , 13 Nov. 2018",
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"This week in Washington, the ugly doggerel of the present was voiced in angry and tendentious tweets from the White House. \u2014 Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post , 25 June 2018",
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"So good they can be called a sacred blessing (With celery, of course, and blue cheese dressing) This augural doggerel \u2014 called On Buffalo\u2019s Losing the Super Bowl \u2014 ran in The Nation after the Bills lost that fourth one following the 1993 season. \u2014 Erik Brady, USA TODAY , 31 Oct. 2017",
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"Eacker\u2019s poetry explores not only relatable subjects such as gardening, nature, sports, love, aging and life, but also the process of writing doggerel (bad verse). \u2014 idahostatesman , 28 July 2017",
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"Perhaps no children\u2019s form is more ancient than the book of verse, those compilations of light doggerel meant to entertain and instruct. \u2014 Michael Ian Black, New York Times , 11 Nov. 2016",
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"Ali, who died Friday at 74, recited doggerel , danced in the ring, taunted his opponents and converted to Islam. \u2014 Richard Sandomir, New York Times , 4 June 2016"
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"I don't tell him that about twice a week, I give her a hickory-smoked beef dog bone to chew. I know if I told him, he would lecture me on the evils of giving bones to dogs.",
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"\u2014 John Ross",
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"With the holidays approaching, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people who plan on spoiling their four-legged friends to think twice before buying dog bone treats such as ham bones and pork femur bones.",
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"\u2014 Carli Teproff"
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"For the walls, [Art] McShane and business partner John Filipowicz did a classic herringbone pattern incorporating dog bones .",
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"\u2014 Valerie Kellogg"
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"a rawhide/rubber dog bone",
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"The site also carries pet supplements, books about homeopathic healing and ways to give your pet a vegetarian lifestyle, and pet goodies like spinach dog bones \u2026",
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"\u2014 Business Wire"
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": a cheap saloon : dive":[]
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"\u02c8d\u022f-g\u0259-r\u0113"
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