sled dog

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Recent Examples of sled dog The Iditarod, the world’s most famous sled dog race, begins with a ceremonial start in Anchorage the first Saturday in March. Mark Thiessen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2024 Greenlandic sled dogs can also take travelers to more remote areas for even clearer views of the aurora borealis. Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024 The crew play-fighting with the sled dogs, kicking a football around the ice, Endurance’s masts collapsing and the ship sinking were all captured in raw clarity. Sean Kingsley, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024 Nordic Husky Farm Who hasn’t dreamed of mushing through the snow with a pack of sled dogs? Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sled dog 
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Noun
  • Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • But the Saarloos wolf dog’s German-shephard-like face usually sets it apart.
    Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023
Noun
  • At one point, an android with puppy dog eyes is introduced, only to vanish a couple of scenes later.
    Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • If all else fails, Hope says, Jack needs to put on his sad puppy dog face.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • At least, this was what some of the first dinosaur hunters in the West said.
    Caroline Winterer / Made by History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
  • From these and other bits of evidence, Dart concluded that Australopithecus had been a ferocious hunter who had wielded animal bones as clubs.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Two Sterling Heights police officers are facing assault and misconduct charges after a police dog was ordered to bite a suspect who was on the ground, surrounded by officers, and had been shocked with a stun gun.
    Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
  • May 22: Last day of school: Two police dogs coming Two firearm detection dogs were approved for Wilson County Schools this academic year.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 26 July 2024
Noun
  • As Castle has a guide dog, named Mr. Maple, there are a few extra steps for the couple when catching flights.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Castle has also raised awareness for the blind simply by speaking frankly about his life, such as having his guide dog Mr. Maple turned away at a restaurant.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024

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