be bred
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
These include food safety risks, toxicity, nutritional value, and whether they can be bred and processed hygienically.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
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
"If we find that these root acylsugars are effective at repelling harmful organisms, could they be bred into other nightshades, thereby helping plants grow without the need for harmful synthetic fungicides and pesticides?"
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
She sent some of her own mares over from Claiborne to be bred to him.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word