breeding ground
noun
1
: the place to which animals go to breed
2
: a place or set of circumstances suitable for or favorable to growth and development
hurricane breeding grounds
Examples of breeding ground in a Sentence
a breeding ground for seals
The Gulf of Mexico is a breeding ground for hurricanes.
The company's casual atmosphere serves as a breeding ground for innovation.
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Yes, the online, small-shop marketplace known for quirky handmade items and unique vintage pieces has become a breeding ground for witchcraft.
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Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
The choice of Ressa drew online criticism for her critical stance against Israel in the ongoing war against Hamas, a conflict at the heart of Trump’s claims that elite campuses became breeding grounds for antisemitism.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Climate & Environment Swimming pools in Eaton fire burn area could become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, officials warn
March 25, 2025
Mosquitoes lay their eggs on or near stagnant water.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The arrival of such a large influx of visitors meant districts such as Anfield and nearby Vauxhall, where Paul was from, and Kirkdale, the area Richie was connected to since birth, became breeding grounds for the virus.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
The choice of Ressa drew online criticism for her critical stance against Israel in the ongoing war against Hamas, a conflict at the heart of Trump’s claims that elite campuses became breeding grounds for antisemitism.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Climate & Environment Swimming pools in Eaton fire burn area could become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, officials warn
March 25, 2025
Mosquitoes lay their eggs on or near stagnant water.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
The arrival of such a large influx of visitors meant districts such as Anfield and nearby Vauxhall, where Paul was from, and Kirkdale, the area Richie was connected to since birth, became breeding grounds for the virus.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for breeding ground
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“Breeding ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding%20ground. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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