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The dog days of summer are almost here, but don’t despair.
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The dog days of summer are the perfect time to plant a second flush of flowers and herbs.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
The months of August and September are typically considered the dog days of the NBA news cycle.
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That's especially painful during the dog days of summer, when air conditioners are working overtime.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
The dog days of summer are the perfect time to plant a second flush of flowers and herbs.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
The months of August and September are typically considered the dog days of the NBA news cycle.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
That's especially painful during the dog days of summer, when air conditioners are working overtime.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Dog days.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog%20days. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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