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Recent Examples of puppyOne of the many spin-offs of the Air Bud and Air Buddies franchises, this Halloween film follows five puppies on a Halloween adventure to stop the evil warlock and save the town from inevitable doom.—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025 Still, the trip was well worth it, particularly the chance to cuddle tiny, weeks-old puppies.—Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025 Dogs can be severely punished, and female puppies are often killed.—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Aug. 2025 All available dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, according to the release.—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for puppy
Most states prohibit the removal of bats during late spring to early summer, their maternity season, when their young pups are not yet able to fly.
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Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2025
Just like Eva, these pups tend to throw a tantrum when things don't go their way, and their intelligence and strong-will can make dealing with them frustrating.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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