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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The species was most commonly found along the shores of Newfoundland and in parts of Nova Scotia, although its breeding habits remain poorly documented.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Dump out the water, which mimics the natural process of a breeding pond drying out before a tadpole can metamorphosize into a frog, says Johnson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
The number dropped to 705,000 on March 25, during the sixth week of migration, but that’s to be expected as the birds start to head north for breeding.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Due to breeding practices, Lufy is partially paralyzed and must use a wheelchair as his back legs.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Dump out the water, which mimics the natural process of a breeding pond drying out before a tadpole can metamorphosize into a frog, says Johnson.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
The number dropped to 705,000 on March 25, during the sixth week of migration, but that’s to be expected as the birds start to head north for breeding.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Due to breeding practices, Lufy is partially paralyzed and must use a wheelchair as his back legs.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Breeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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