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
Certain breeds are predisposed to heart or orthopedic issues, for example, that can be expensive to treat.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Ground-nesting birds such as hen harriers rely on open, treeless bog, safe from predators that would otherwise perch and watch for prey, while the wet ground breeds the invertebrates chicks are fed on.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The breeds were all fascinating and beautiful, but the sleek hounds aroused awe within her breast.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
