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pedigree

[ped-i-gree] / ˈpɛd ɪˌgri /
ADJECTIVE
purebred
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
base-born lowly




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The copy sold last week, which comes from the Kansas City Pedigree, has a “Very Fine+” CGC rating of 8.5 — with only two other unrestored issues of grading higher, Heritage Auctions noted.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024

In petcare, Mars operates brands like Pedigree, Whiskas, and Royal Canin, and it recently expanded its footprint in the sector through the acquisition of veterinary equipment firm Heska Corp.

From Reuters • Jul. 5, 2023

Pedigree: Created by Scott Z. Burns, producer of Al Gore’s now prophetic “An Inconvenient Truth” documentary and writer of 2008’s “Contagion” movie, which anticipated with eerie accuracy the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

A handful of major corporations produce and distribute most dog food brands, including Mars Petcare, a subsidiary of the candy giant Mars that sells Pedigree, Iams, Whiskas and Royal Canin pet foods.

From Washington Times • May 16, 2023

Her father called her his little secretary; her mother’s nickname for her was Mrs. Pedigree.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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