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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While native to the islands, manu-o-Kū were not observed breeding on Oahu until 1961, when scientists saw a pair of adults with a single egg.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Turner added that the conditions Kaiko was in were the direct result of backyard breeding practices that prioritize profit over animal welfare.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Because of this, their migratory patterns look a little different than other species; many Eastern bluebirds from southern states may either only move short distances around the South or just remain on their breeding territories all year.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The district monitors and sprays pesticides at breeding sites — including local rivers, streams and locations such as Morris Dam — and sets traps in foothill communities to track the population size and minimize the effects on residents.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Turner added that the conditions Kaiko was in were the direct result of backyard breeding practices that prioritize profit over animal welfare.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Because of this, their migratory patterns look a little different than other species; many Eastern bluebirds from southern states may either only move short distances around the South or just remain on their breeding territories all year.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The district monitors and sprays pesticides at breeding sites — including local rivers, streams and locations such as Morris Dam — and sets traps in foothill communities to track the population size and minimize the effects on residents.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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