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Examples of canine distemper in a Sentence
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In the early twentieth century, canine distemper was killing Britain’s dogs.
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Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 15 Jan. 2025
Wildlife experts said canine distemper virus was more likely to be the culprit.
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Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
These pathogens typically involve the usual suspects like canine distemper, canine influenza, and canine adenovirus type 2.
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Some of the raccoons spotted in the Dare County area tested positive for canine distemper, a viral disease that affects a wide variety of mammals.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1929, in the meaning defined above
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“Canine distemper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canine%20distemper. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
Medical Definition
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