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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Harris nurtured a steadfast passion for horse racing and the thoroughbred breeding industry in Northern California, according to friends and family.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The Zoological Society of London has been contributing to Saudi Arabia’s long-term sand gazelle breeding, captive management, reintroduction and monitoring efforts.
—Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
By targeting young redfish, fishermen were leaving the main breeding populations alone.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Always empty or cover the pool when not in use to prevent accidents and mosquito breeding.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The Zoological Society of London has been contributing to Saudi Arabia’s long-term sand gazelle breeding, captive management, reintroduction and monitoring efforts.
—Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
By targeting young redfish, fishermen were leaving the main breeding populations alone.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Always empty or cover the pool when not in use to prevent accidents and mosquito breeding.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 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 25 Jul. 2025.
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