bred
Americanverb
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of bred
sense 2: diminutive form of inbred
Example Sentences
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Eels bred in captivity will be sold in Japanese shops for the first time, in a move that could ease eventually pressure on the endangered fish, officials said Wednesday.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
For years, Ridglan has bred beagles for biomedical research that activists denounce as cruel but federal law protects.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
That Niall finds Ruben so alluring is natural to Gadd, who believes the notion of a valiant male figure has been bred into everyone via fables and fairy tales.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Savouri believes the focus of capital markets on this one data point is borderline obsessive and has bred an industry of forecasters.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
She had been born here, bred here, she knew it all, she belonged here more than I should ever do.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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