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breeds

  • plural of breed.
  • present tense form of breed (3rd person singular).

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Breeds with low levels were most often labeled "friendly," followed by "eager to please," "easy to train," "courageous," "lively," and "affectionate."

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2025

Breeds have various stereotypical behaviors, but identifying the genes behind those behaviors proved to be extremely difficult until now, she explains.

From Scientific American • Dec. 8, 2022

Though inspired by Jonathan Demme’s Oscar winner, CBS’ latest, with Rebecca Breeds as Agent Starling, finds its stride on more modest terrain: as a cop show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2021

Breeds on the move include the cane corso, a heavy-duty guard dog that broke into the top 25.

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2021

Breeds north of, and winters chiefly south of the United States.

From What Bird is That? A Pocket Museum of the Land Birds of the Eastern United States Arranged According to Season by Chapman, Frank M.