as in sharks
one who makes harsh, personal attacks against opponents
his reputation as a political attack dog earned him the vice presidential spot on the ticket
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sharks
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How many people are attacked by sharks each year?—
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Kids will be wowed by the sharks swimming over their heads.—
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“Attack dogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attack%20dogs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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