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Recent Examples of lap dog
Linda Thompson Gonzalez, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
However, the memo shows the contours of this corrupt deal that makes Adams a lapdog for Trump.
—Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
As a result, Jolie spent ample time behind the scenes learning commands and giving treats to the movie’s loyal lapdogs.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Unlike other political appointees, IGs were intended to serve across administrations as watchdogs for the taxpayer, not presidential lapdogs.
—Linda Thompson Gonzalez, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
However, the memo shows the contours of this corrupt deal that makes Adams a lapdog for Trump.
—Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
As a result, Jolie spent ample time behind the scenes learning commands and giving treats to the movie’s loyal lapdogs.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Lap dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20dog. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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