doghouse
noun
dog·house
ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a shelter for a dog
2
: a state of disfavor
—often used in the phrase in the doghouse
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Each doghouse features four orbital maneuvering and attitude control (OMAC) thrusters and four smaller reaction control system maneuvering jets.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 21 May 2024
But the Florida teen landed in Sanders’ doghouse, struggled to get on the field during CU’s 3-0 start, and got called out by Coach Prime at news conferences for his work ethic and study habits.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024
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William Harwood, CBS News, 21 May 2024
But the Florida teen landed in Sanders’ doghouse, struggled to get on the field during CU’s 3-0 start, and got called out by Coach Prime at news conferences for his work ethic and study habits.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024
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“Doghouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doghouse. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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doghouse
noun
dog·house
ˈdȯg-ˌhau̇s
: a shelter for a dog
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