breed
verb (used with object)
to produce (offspring); procreate; engender.
Example Sentences
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During colonial expansion, European breeds spread across much of the world and replaced numerous older lineages.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Bigger chicken breeds and flocks not being decimated by disease over the summer have led to a glut in an industry that slaughters more than nine billion birds a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
"What we should be doing is educating people on responsible ownership of all dogs, all breeds."
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Dogs raised for eating were often large breeds like Nureongi, also known as the Korean Yellow Spitz.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
“You’ll need to tell everyone what breeds of chicken they are, and how long you’ve had them, and all that.”
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
