crossbreed

Example Sentences

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And when distant relatives "crossbreed," this can lead to the emergence of viruses with completely new properties.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2024

After what felt like an eternity, I was told I'd be getting a crossbreed Labrador Retriever bitch called Ursula.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2023

Using late-night munchies to crossbreed cultures is a long-held tradition of the L.A. food scene.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Hershtik learned from Sela about the world of snake handling and the two set up snake exhibits together and partnered to crossbreed the reptiles.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2022

The leashes were slipped, and the greyhounds went off like the wind, but the crossbreed remained quietly by the horses.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 by Various