Example Sentences

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Most of the penguins, which typically live about 20 years, will breed again the following season.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 23, 2023

Scientists also worry that vaccine disparities will breed more dangerous strains that pose a risk to all nations.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2021

But what no one seems to be claiming is that all this appeal and grace will breed new thoughts in architecture, the way Sugimoto’s theaters and waxworks revealed new options for photography.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2021

Thus equipped, it heads off for the Sargasso Sea whence it came and where it will breed — or is thought to breed, as no mating eels have ever been discovered.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2020

And more pandas will, hopefully, breed more pandas who will breed more pandas—increasing the chances for survival of the species through sheer numbers.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh