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Verb
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They can be obtained after an owner proves their XL Bully is neutered, microchipped and licensed, otherwise they can be taken by authorities and euthanized, according to the outlet.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
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On average, Paws In Need provides monetary assistance for nearly 90 animals each month, the majority of which are spayed and neutered.—
Magali Gauthier,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
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Others who chose in-person classes, at the old Sears building in Santa Monica, hopped on a bus with an altered route each afternoon.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy hit back at Vance, posting an altered photo of the vice president, which has become a meme across social media.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Spayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spayed. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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