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And this worry usually arises when a dog turns away from food, gets a stomach ache, or loses energy.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026 -
My body turns away before my mind can catch up.—
Valeng Cha,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Drives (away or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drives%20%28away%20or%20off%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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