pit bull

noun

Definition of pit bullnext
as in tiger
an aggressive and fiercely determined person a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder

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Recent Examples of pit bull Now based in Charlotte, the Reams have welcomed three pit bull mixes to go along with a Labrador retriever, a Chihuahua and a French bulldog. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Federal prosecutors and the FBI allege that Juelz Christopher Daniels, 19, sold pit bull-type dogs on Facebook. — Diamy Wang, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 Increasingly, fatal dog bites spark spirited debate about banning some dog breeds, including pit bulls. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Some crew members went to investigate, and found a pit bull tied to the station’s flagpole. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pit bull
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tiger
Noun
  • My favorite shave ice flavor is the Hawaiian favorite known as tiger’s blood.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • On the skin-care front, hyaluronic acid and glycerin help draw in and lock in moisture, while soothing tiger grass helps support the skin barrier and calm the look of irritation.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of tiger

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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pit%20bull. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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