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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  • With a mission to rebuild abundant and biodiverse oceans, Oceana fights to stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, as well as the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, among other causes.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Activities like spearfishing can attract sharks and increase the odds of unprovoked attacks.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Attack dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attack%20dogs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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