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She became involved in the breeding of sled dogs.
His politeness shows good breeding.
a person who lacks breeding
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Since then, conservationists have made significant strides in restoring the species, using a combination of traditional breeding programs and cloning.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Kern explains that vultures have a hierarchical social structure, where dominant individuals have priority access to food resources and breeding opportunities.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
But the birds return to nests, so lost nests shrink their breeding potential.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
The essentially inedible, toothless-grin-bearing, orange orb fruit that graces so many front stoops this time of year is a bit of a plant breeding anomaly.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Kern explains that vultures have a hierarchical social structure, where dominant individuals have priority access to food resources and breeding opportunities.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
But the birds return to nests, so lost nests shrink their breeding potential.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
The essentially inedible, toothless-grin-bearing, orange orb fruit that graces so many front stoops this time of year is a bit of a plant breeding anomaly.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
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 29 Nov. 2024.
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