Examples of pup in a Sentence
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Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Both kids and adults alike were fond of the relaxed and sweet blue pup with a southern drawl.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
While otters are active in the Morro Bay area year-round, the peak period of pupping is October through January with a secondary peak in March and April.
—Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Stokes adopted his pup, Milo, in 2020, while Ballerini has been a mom to Dibs for over nine years.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
Both kids and adults alike were fond of the relaxed and sweet blue pup with a southern drawl.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
The start of spring, a time when outdoor enthusiasts and their furry sidekicks hit the trails, coincides with coyote pupping season and experts say dog owners should take precautions on their next outdoor trek to avoid confrontations with overly protective coyotes.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
While otters are active in the Morro Bay area year-round, the peak period of pupping is October through January with a secondary peak in March and April.
—Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Pup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pup. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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