as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
suspecting infidelity, he hired a private detective to bird-dog his wife
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Unlike many fashion brands that chase seasonal trends, Freja New York releases individual styles for each season, perfecting them through customer feedback.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025 -
The manager has now taken him off with his team chasing a goal in six games this season.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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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,
27 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
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According to FlightAware, which tracks flight delays and cancelLations, there were 37 departures from and 42 arrivals to Newark canceled as of 11 a.m. ET on Sunday.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Nonetheless, investors looking for attractive picks amid the ongoing volatility can track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts, who have the expertise to select stocks with the potential to thrive despite short-term challenges.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Most sled dogs are huskies and pointers, but Muppy didn’t get the memo.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
18 Feb. 2025
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At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, cold-tolerant animals with the stamina to pull heavy loads over long distances.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The New York Times, have pursued legal action over unauthorized use of their content.[^4] For most businesses, especially small and mid-sized companies, appearing in AI answers represents valuable free exposure and brand recognition.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Gene Hackman pursued anonymity and a private artist life in Santa Fe.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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There are errands to be run and exploring to be done, and the turn of the knob brings out the puppy dog eyes.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 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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His handling of abuse allegations is an issue that is going to dog him.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 May 2025
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But Tagle also has been dogged by a record of poor administration in his role leading a Vatican organization, making for a big decision for the 100-or-so cardinals this week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
5 May 2025
Noun
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This anthology film tells of three fierce human warriors – a vengeful Viking raider, a ninja in feudal Japan and an Allied pilot in World War II – who face off against a deadly alien hunter with otherworldly weaponry and a mean streak.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The hunter and jumper season will continue at HITS Del Mar with the Del Mar Sunshine Classic on July 9.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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“Bird-dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird-dog. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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