Examples of breeding in a Sentence
She became involved in the breeding of sled dogs.
His politeness shows good breeding.
a person who lacks breeding
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Unlike reputable breeders who prioritize responsible breeding and health checks, backyard breeders often operate in poor conditions.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Scientists and statisticians working in the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska, which studies livestock genetics and breeding, were also terminated, including those working on research projects in food safety and salmonella testing.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Eventually, the infection spread to both barns in the breeding facility and another barn at the second location.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Zoo is one of 17 breeding facilities that partners with the organization to produce offspring, which are released annually into their natural habitat in Puerto Rico.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Scientists and statisticians working in the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska, which studies livestock genetics and breeding, were also terminated, including those working on research projects in food safety and salmonella testing.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Eventually, the infection spread to both barns in the breeding facility and another barn at the second location.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
The Fort Worth Zoo is one of 17 breeding facilities that partners with the organization to produce offspring, which are released annually into their natural habitat in Puerto Rico.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breeding
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“Breeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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