as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
some people say that honest politicians are a rare breed
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment
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as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes
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Recent Examples of breed
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Handlers at the 2024 National Dog Show Presented by Purina spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about getting different breeds ready for the big event and the amount of primping required.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Each has an incentive to breed more sheep, which then eat the common’s grass until all of it is gone, and everyone goes hungry.
—John Stossel, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The breed has been recognized in the United Kingdom since 1981, but only joined the official list of American Kennel Club breeds earlier this year.
2024 National Dog Show results
These are the dogs who won each breed group and took home top honors at the National Dog Show.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
Handlers at the 2024 National Dog Show Presented by Purina spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about getting different breeds ready for the big event and the amount of primping required.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
Ecke bred a plant that was fuller and shorter and began growing and selling them by the thousands at Christmas when other flowers were scarce.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Each has an incentive to breed more sheep, which then eat the common’s grass until all of it is gone, and everyone goes hungry.
—John Stossel, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
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This material is not to be reproduced or redistributed absent the written consent of Fairlead Strategies.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Leaves are first cultured into a kind of liquid broth until the cells reproduce.John Werner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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For instance, Amazon raised eyebrows in September when CEO Andy Jassy announced that corporate employees must return to the office five days a week starting in January 2025.Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ami Vitale Created to raise awareness and support projects dedicated to biodiversity conservation, the 2024 Annual Print Initiative gathers 100 fine-art prints from photographers such as Nick Brandt, Jim Naughten, Brian Skerry, Cristina Mittermeier, and Ami Vitale.Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Seasonal visitors like rodents, spiders, and wildlife can cause significant damage and health risks without intervention.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The announcement caused the price of bitcoin to surge to more than $100,000 (at the same time last year, the price was less than half that).Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Standard variations on the 650’s interior allow seating for up to 19 and sleeping for 10 in as many as four living areas as well as a galley and two lavatories.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hotel is now open for guests to experience the unique sensation of sleeping surrounded by world-class ice and snow art.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Michigan players, or some of them, had to plant a flag on Ohio State’s field.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
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Seeds were planted at the bureau's media activation in Paris in January 2023, when the Detroit Pistons hit the City of Lights to play the Chicago Bulls.Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shapes of all kinds have been trending for the past five years, but primarily almond (oval with a more pointed tip), square, and coffin.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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And ultimately, if casual viewers such as myself are to pay to watch the Galaxy or LAFC on a screen of some kind, the on-field product will be why.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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No competitor has the right to propagate the variety for sale without special permission; hence, this privilege gives the breeder a competitive edge.Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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To that end, Terada has gathered a network of would-be influencers to propagate a range of false stories.Michael Conte, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Tusk has continued to emphasize his dedication to fostering dialogue, including meetings with key leaders such as Friedrich Merz, head of Germany's CDU party, who recently visited Kyiv.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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These efforts foster trust and engagement by demonstrating the company’s commitment to equity.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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