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an aggressive and fiercely determined person
a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder
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The sheriff’s office noted that the dog, a 2-year-old pit bull, sustained two lacerations between 2 and 3 inches long, near his backside.
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
Among them is Kristen Hoyt, 31, who captured the hilarious moment her Border collie and pit bull mix, George, leaped onto her friend's lap during an important Zoom call.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In April 2007, police raided Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in Surry, Virginia, and found 49 malnourished and injured pit bulls, along with the remains of dozens of dogs who had been killed — all part of a vicious dogfighting ring.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
According to video obtained by USA TODAY from the incident, McNeal is allegedly seen tossing a pit bull mix over the fence.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
Among them is Kristen Hoyt, 31, who captured the hilarious moment her Border collie and pit bull mix, George, leaped onto her friend's lap during an important Zoom call.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In April 2007, police raided Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in Surry, Virginia, and found 49 malnourished and injured pit bulls, along with the remains of dozens of dogs who had been killed — all part of a vicious dogfighting ring.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
According to video obtained by USA TODAY from the incident, McNeal is allegedly seen tossing a pit bull mix over the fence.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit%20bull. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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