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Murphy barely generates a chuckle as a weary veteran intent on getting home for his anniversary (Eva Longoria, wasted as his wife) while Davidson’s horny puppy dog shtick wears thin after minute 10.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
His puppy dog demeanor was back, replacing the hangdog expression earlier.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
There are errands to be run and exploring to be done, and the turn of the knob brings out the puppy dog eyes.
—Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
Liberatore’s puppy dog attention as loyalite Dean compels, yearning to hold Jade’s kiss and not just her camera.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
His puppy dog demeanor was back, replacing the hangdog expression earlier.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
There are errands to be run and exploring to be done, and the turn of the knob brings out the puppy dog eyes.
—Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
Liberatore’s puppy dog attention as loyalite Dean compels, yearning to hold Jade’s kiss and not just her camera.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Puppy dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppy%20dog. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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