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Recent Examples of police dog
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.
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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
Garrido also has claimed he was targeted for helping expose a scheme by sheriff’s officials to withhold bonus pay and for calling attention to the death of a police dog who overheated in a sergeant’s car in 2020.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
After learning the information, the officer ordered a K-9 police dog to sniff the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
Garrido also has claimed he was targeted for helping expose a scheme by sheriff’s officials to withhold bonus pay and for calling attention to the death of a police dog who overheated in a sergeant’s car in 2020.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
After learning the information, the officer ordered a K-9 police dog to sniff the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police dog
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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This compact working dog is very versatile, loves a challenge and having a job to do.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The course is taught only three times a year with ten military working dog teams.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
26 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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In broad daylight last year, wolves killed and ate a valuable sled dog chained to its kennel just outside Ely, Minnesota.—
Al Wolter,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
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Meet sled dogs, take photos at the photo booth and more.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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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
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If all else fails, Hope says, Jack needs to put on his sad puppy dog face.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Police dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20dog. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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