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well-bred

[wel-bred] / ˈwɛlˈbrɛd /


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In one fell swoop, the well-bred cow showcased Brazil's prowess in the business of modern cattle ranching.

From National Geographic • Jan. 24, 2024

She added: "The public has the choice, choose healthy, well-bred dogs or choose this kind of exaggerated mutant. I wouldn't buy any of these dogs. I feel really sorry for them."

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2023

“She’s a filly that’s really well-bred for this race. I think she’s got the right kind of disposition for it, and she’s given us every indication that she’s doing really well.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2022

The well-bred son of Hard Spun had fetched $250,000 at the 2018 Keeneland Sale and competed against some horses headed for the Kentucky Derby.

From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2020

They were obviously cut from the same well-read, well-bred, lunatic cloth.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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