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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There are allegories that can be read about fear of the unknown breeding cruelty and exploitation, but Disclosure Day is first and foremost a propulsive yarn with thematic roots in hope, truth, empathy and perhaps even spirituality.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
According to Tapanes, when Hurricane Andrew hit the southern state in 1992, a breeding facility was destroyed near Miami, releasing Burmese pythons into the wild.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The New World screwworm had been declared eradicated in the US decades ago, thanks to efforts such as the breeding of sterile flies, awareness campaigns and efforts to control the pest in foreign countries.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
According to Tapanes, when Hurricane Andrew hit the southern state in 1992, a breeding facility was destroyed near Miami, releasing Burmese pythons into the wild.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
From the breeding, nutrition and health of their closed stock of Holstein Friesian cows, through to the end product, the team here work tirelessly, to ensure content and healthy animals, and excellent quality milk.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The New World screwworm had been declared eradicated in the US decades ago, thanks to efforts such as the breeding of sterile flies, awareness campaigns and efforts to control the pest in foreign countries.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
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“Breeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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