breed
verb (used with object)
to produce (offspring); procreate; engender.
Example Sentences
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In neighbouring Norway there are also currently no restrictions, but under pressure from retailers, the country committed to phasing out turbo chicken breeds by the end of 2027.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Warhound is starting its work with Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds, but plans to include Labradors and other breeds as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Ronnie Eunson runs Uradale Farm on the west side of the islands and breeds native sheep and cattle which graze on the nearby hills and coastline.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Certain breeds are predisposed to heart or orthopedic issues, for example, that can be expensive to treat.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Exceptionally aggressive to its own kind, the Ridgeback is nowadays one of the rarer dragon breeds.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
