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But since Minnesota traded Karl Anthony-Towns, Jokic has treated the Wolves like a chew toy, averaging 35 points per game.—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 If your pup treats their bed like an excavation site or a full-on chew toy, choose durability-first designs.—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 This means holiday decor that looks or tastes like a chew toy can pose a danger.—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025 Hence big media outlets’ decision to frame the young woman’s death as a chew toy for the right, instead of a crime that never should have happened.—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025 If that's not possible, distract them with a chew toy or treat.—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025