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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Although a few were sent to German, British and Dutch zoos, most attempts to establish quagga breeding programs were largely unsuccessful.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Staffordshire terriers are described by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as being affectionate towards family and good with young children, and with good breeding can be a playful and boisterous companion.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The estimate for total breeding ducks in the traditional survey area was 34 million, unchanged from the 2024 estimate, and 4% below the long-term average (since 1955).
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Now there are about 300 in the wild and another 200 or in the breeding program.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 16 Sep. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Staffordshire terriers are described by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as being affectionate towards family and good with young children, and with good breeding can be a playful and boisterous companion.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The estimate for total breeding ducks in the traditional survey area was 34 million, unchanged from the 2024 estimate, and 4% below the long-term average (since 1955).
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Now there are about 300 in the wild and another 200 or in the breeding program.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 16 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2025.
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