hatchet men

noun

plural of hatchet man
1
as in attack dogs

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as in belletrists

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  1. pit bulls
  2. hacks
Noun
  • This is especially important for reactive dogs that can't be around other dogs and working dogs that are bred to have a job, like German shepherds, Dobermans, pit bulls, Belgian Malinois, and Australian shepherds.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Last July, a man was fatally attacked by a pair of pit bulls in a backyard attack in Lancaster.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
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  • The company is looking to significantly grow its revenue in this area, pitching businesses on using its models to prevent hacks and breaches.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Californians are no strangers to the many, many health and longevity hacks on the market.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
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