captivity
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The fish has proved stubbornly unwilling to reproduce in captivity without intervention, but Japanese researchers succeeded in breeding Japanese eels from eggs in a laboratory setting in 2010 at great expense.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"Soon after their rediscovery, breeding them in captivity was tried, but that didn't work out, particularly because of how picky they are with their food resources," she said.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Another 251 were kidnapped and held in captivity in the Gaza Strip, including men, women, children, and foreign nationals.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
It now seems possible that his wartime captivity cast a shadow over his working life too.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
It’s entirely possible that they lived out their lives in that wild country, rediscovering their true nature after their years of captivity.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
Vocabulary lists containing captivity
Charlotte's Web
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 1
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"Wild Animals Aren't Pets" and "Let People Own Exotic Animals"
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