culled
Americanadjective
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selected, either as desirable or undesirable, and removed from a larger group.
A number of culled sows were condemned due to emaciation.
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subjected to or reduced by this process.
In the aftermath of the avian flu outbreak, many poultry farmers made claims seeking compensation for culled flocks.
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gathered or collected.
This “reinvention” theory of art resonates especially with artists whose work relies on culled or salvaged materials.
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What sets the show apart are lines like these, culled from Jefferson’s missives and brimming with vitality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Yurok revegetation crews culled invasive weeds and planted nearly half a million native seedlings across 50 species, including redwoods and black cottonwood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
In 2024, Xbox culled more than 2,000 staff and shuttered four studios bought prior to its bumper acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision-Blizzard.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Supplies have recovered, with the number of chickens culled during the last fiscal quarter down 70.6%, according to U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
He had intended his book to be much longer; he had hundreds more pages written that he had culled from.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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