attack dogs

plural of attack dog
as in sharks
one who makes harsh, personal attacks against opponents his reputation as a political attack dog earned him the vice presidential spot on the ticket

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sharks
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  • Our crew from sharks to PAs to producers are incredible to work with and to know.
    Emy LaCroix, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Leopard sharks, or Stegostoma tigrinum, are found in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean, but populations are decreasing, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which lists the species as endangered.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Attack dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attack%20dogs. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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