- present participle of breed.
breeding
Example Sentences
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The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, in Stonham Aspal, announced the kits were born in May after a breeding pair were partnered up in January.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Algae thrives in warm, shallow waters, making the 3-foot deep pool an effective breeding ground.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
The Kushner-backed resort, along with another development on nearby Sazan Island, are both planned near a key breeding site for migratory birds -- including hundreds of flamingos.
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
Those advances could, in turn, support precision breeding efforts and help accelerate crop improvement.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
“Oh, really, I beg pardon. It’s an uncommonly fine one, isn’t it?” said Tudor, with great presence of mind, and an air of sober interest that did credit to his breeding.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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