breeding ground
noun
1
: the place to which animals go to breed
2
: a place or set of circumstances suitable for or favorable to growth and development
hurricane breeding grounds
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Examples of breeding ground in a Sentence
a breeding ground for seals
The Gulf of Mexico is a breeding ground for hurricanes.
The company's casual atmosphere serves as a breeding ground for innovation.
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Siemens is also sponsoring the show’s Sustainability Hub, which has become a breeding ground for eco-friendly concepts and new ideas to promote a greener superyacht sector.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Weibo quickly became a breeding ground for a number of conspiracy theories surrounding the authenticity of the incident and the motives of those involved, with users alluding to the act benefiting Trump in the polls.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
Used bath towels are a breeding ground for mildew, and germs can remain on hand towels, especially if hands aren’t washed properly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
Even though some of these platforms have been a breeding ground for fake information, deepfakes, and security concerns, Gen Z also turns to them for news.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 12 Sep. 2024
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Weibo quickly became a breeding ground for a number of conspiracy theories surrounding the authenticity of the incident and the motives of those involved, with users alluding to the act benefiting Trump in the polls.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
Used bath towels are a breeding ground for mildew, and germs can remain on hand towels, especially if hands aren’t washed properly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024
Even though some of these platforms have been a breeding ground for fake information, deepfakes, and security concerns, Gen Z also turns to them for news.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Breeding ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding%20ground. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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