tenderloins

noun

plural of tenderloin
as in pigpens

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dens
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  • Think under-stair dog dens, laundry-room cat cubbies tucked next to the dryer for warmth, and litter box enclosures hidden inside custom benches with ventilation fans that exhaust odor outside.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
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