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pit bulls
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Yet heartwarming moments like Nova's stand remind viewers that with the right upbringing, pit bulls can be gentle guardians not only of people but of their animal companions too.—
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Two pit bulls were overcome with excitement when their beloved owner came home from deployment.—
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“Hatchet men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatchet%20men. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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