bred
Americanverb
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of bred
sense 2: diminutive form of inbred
Example Sentences
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But that strategy has also bred controversy, with a sponsored factory tour for a group of Western influencers in 2023 sparking a strong backlash for glossing over alleged labour violations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The internet was rife with what sociologist Ray Oldenburg called “third places,” a space separate from home and work that encouraged social interaction and bred cohesion in communities.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
“We’ve definitely been bred up in this music,” BG reflects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Its lions have long been a key attraction, having been bred and exhibited since 1964.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
I later related the incident to my mother, also Canadian- born and bred.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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