The dog ran and the cat meowed. vs The dog ran and barked.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different actions by the animals. The first phrase describes a dog running and a cat meowing, while the second phrase describes a dog running and barking. The choice between the two phrases depends on the specific actions you want to portray.

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The dog ran and the cat meowed.

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe the actions of a dog and a cat.

This phrase is used to describe two simultaneous actions performed by different animals. It is a valid way to convey the actions of the dog and the cat in a single sentence.

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The dog ran after the cat.
Even the dog and the cat meet everywhere.
The dogs and the cats, they know.
Like you buy in the store for the dog and the cat.
I'll become hysterical and suggest that, maybe, the dog ran back to the apartment.
I drove with my car, the dog ran onto the street.
The dog ran off and disappeared into the trees.
The bathroom door was open, and the cat saw its opportunity.
And the cat has the bones.
He always talked about you... and the cat.
I don't count Chen Lee and the cat.
And the cat, always with us...
Yeah. The apes were kept on top and the cat underneath.
Nobody really talks like that, except for Antonio Banderas and the cat from Shrek.
And the cat died before sunset, while eating some fish.
the elevator and the cats are often against me.
My mother and the cat reacted badly to one another.
And the cat doesn't like to stay at home alone.
So he made this thing that recognizes the cat from a chip mounted inside on the collar of the cat, and opens the door and the cat can eat the food.
You know the one with Paula Abdul and the cat?

The dog ran and barked.

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe the actions of a dog.

This phrase is used to describe two simultaneous actions performed by the same animal, in this case, the dog. It is a valid way to convey the actions of the dog in a single sentence.

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The dog ran after the cat.
I'll become hysterical and suggest that, maybe, the dog ran back to the apartment.
I drove with my car, the dog ran onto the street.
The dog ran off and disappeared into the trees.
Wedding number seven, an unneutered dog ran after me, so...
Anyway, my dog ran around those bushes.
Stray dog ran right out across the interchange.
Dog ran into the street, distracted a bus driver.
A dog ran across the road.
Stray dog ran right out across the interchange.
I was humped by a stray dog whilst his other stray-dog friend looked on and barked mockingly at me.
He also had blood sprayed on his face and barked orders when the choppers came in.
Lacer Fallacet, after the Violent Unknown Event, had a dark head, calloused hands and barked in Agreet like a person unwilling to use words.
Yes, you said a dog ran in front of your car.
His dog ran away two months ago, and Colin Firth is the exact description of him.
Sorry. A dog ran in front of our van.
He noticed the door was wide open, didn't really pay attention until his dog ran in.
And then this-this dog ran out of nowhere...
My wife was driving and a dog ran out in front of her car.
A dog ran out in front of me.

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The dog ran and the cat meowed. vs The dog ran and barked.