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attack dogs

noun

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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In the video, Ramsey dons her dive gear in the ocean as she is circled by a dozen sharks.

— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
They’re protected from sharks by all the kelp growth in that spot, explained a volunteer docent who also shared that the beach’s live cam gets rather steamy in January.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

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