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use the dog tag vs use dog tag

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Use the dog tag" implies a specific dog tag that is known or has been mentioned before, while "use dog tag" is a more general statement referring to any dog tag.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 693 views

use the dog tag

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific dog tag that is known or has been mentioned before.

This phrase is used when you want to specify a particular dog tag that should be used for a specific purpose.

Examples:

Make sure to use the dog tag with the red collar for identification purposes.
Use the dog tag that has the contact information on it.

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I saw the dog tag, Daddy.
Retired Master Sergeant George Hawkins, murdered yesterday, discovered holding the dog tag of Charles J. Kent.
The funeral, the dog tags, all these war stories to cooper...
- The funeral, the dog tags, all these war stories to Cooper...
Cal, we got the dog tag report.
He put the dog tags in a vase and gave it to Margaret.
Before you even say anything, I want to apologize for the dog tags in the esophagus fiasco.
I thought about it right after the coroner pulled the dog tags out of that guy's mouth.
Grandpa left Judy the dog tags, his ashes, and I bet that he left her that cabin, too.
Here, take my dog tags.
Ray Gannon's dog tags, sir.
Mykes, there were dog tags on Judy's keys.
Please try and find some information on these military dog tags.
Looking for the source of the fake dog tag.
Running with the fake dog tag, Boss.
There's tiny particles of rust inside that match our dog tag.
Both Merton and Jaco have dog tags and used the park.
Dortlich's dog tag was in his mouth.
He even left his dog tags by the body.
It's kind of like dorky dog tags.

Alternatives:

Use that dog tag
Use this dog tag
Use the specific dog tag
Use the particular dog tag
Use the indicated dog tag

use dog tag

This phrase is correct and can be used in a more general sense when referring to any dog tag.

This phrase is used when you want to convey the action of using a dog tag without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

Make sure to use dog tag for your pet's identification.
In case of emergency, use dog tag to contact the owner.

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Here, take my dog tags.
Ray Gannon's dog tags, sir.
Mykes, there were dog tags on Judy's keys.
Please try and find some information on these military dog tags.
Looking for the source of the fake dog tag.
Running with the fake dog tag, Boss.
There's tiny particles of rust inside that match our dog tag.
Both Merton and Jaco have dog tags and used the park.
Dortlich's dog tag was in his mouth.
He even left his dog tags by the body.
It's kind of like dorky dog tags.
Takes dog tags from other players, then executes them to humiliate them properly.
Hello again, North Korean dog tags.
Don't they know a dead body without dog tags.
You'd better leave those dog-tags here.
Better leave those dog tags here.
Just dog tags under the name of Commander Josselin Beaumont.
I gave him one of chaz's dog tags.
I saw the dog tag, Daddy.
Dog tags identify them as Sergeant Raymond Dunbar... ...and Second Lieutenant Levi Kendall.

Alternatives:

Use a dog tag
Use any dog tag
Use some dog tag
Use one of the dog tags
Use a specific dog tag

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