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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The Detroit Lions will be chasing their third straight division title despite a wave of change following the offseason departures of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn to become head coaches of the Bears and Jets, respectively.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
16 May 2025 -
Many chase quick profits in volatile markets, only to freeze when trades turn against them.—
David Billy,
Forbes.com,
16 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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Published in the journal Archives of Disease in Childhood, the study followed over 1,000 mother–infant pairs, tracking sleep patterns at six and 12 months of age.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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During the mid to late 1980s, McGillis pursued roles on the stage, playing various roles in Shakespeare plays, including The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night.—
Georgia Slater,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Schools and Communities Leaving MIT to pursue a PhD, Yinka-Banjo envisions future growth of a movement in her country toward this kind of collaboration.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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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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Fighting his corner all the while is dogged Australian human rights lawyer Jen Robinson and Stella Moris, another loyal member of his legal team, who eventually became Assange’s wife, and mother to two of his children.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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In fact, in one area that has dogged most American public schools, the military schools have stood out.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 May 2025
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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 25 May. 2025.
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