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Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Even with some injuries and a bit of a lull in the dog days, no one caught them.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Spam has unveiled a new product perfect for the dog days of summer.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Complacency shouldn’t be an issue during the dog days.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Dog days.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog%20days. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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