be bred
Example Sentences
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But because eels cannot be bred in captivity, much of the trade is in wild-caught baby eels, with one species virtually indistinguishable from another.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
If crabs are to be kept as pets, crab advocates say, they should be bred in captivity.
From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025
Dogs are very funny, and your book is very funny, but dog shows seem like they call for a sort of seriousness that I would think also needs to be bred or trained for.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024
It is hoped they can be bred there and released back into the wild in order to boost numbers.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023
She sent some of her own mares over from Claiborne to be bred to him.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
