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: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds
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While the cropped photo of the intelligent anthropomorphic beagle's name card didn't picture the person's face, McPoland uploaded his own Instagram carousel showing off his costume as Gromit in full.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
While real beagles are bred to be hunting dogs, Snoopy's role was never that simple.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Snoopy stan accounts on TikTok are igniting Gen Z’s interest in the 70-year-old franchise, with merchandise featuring the beloved beagle, plus friends Charlie Brown and Woodstock, from retailers including CVS, Aeropostale, and Urban Outfitters selling out.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The modest suburban home on Wallaby Street that Wallace shares with his expressive beagle, Gromit, is filled with Rube Goldberg-esque gizmos.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
While real beagles are bred to be hunting dogs, Snoopy's role was never that simple.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Snoopy stan accounts on TikTok are igniting Gen Z’s interest in the 70-year-old franchise, with merchandise featuring the beloved beagle, plus friends Charlie Brown and Woodstock, from retailers including CVS, Aeropostale, and Urban Outfitters selling out.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The modest suburban home on Wallaby Street that Wallace shares with his expressive beagle, Gromit, is filled with Rube Goldberg-esque gizmos.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Beagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beagle. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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beagle
noun
bea·gle
ˈbē-gəl 
: any of a breed of small hounds with short legs and smooth coats
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