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breeder

[bree-der] / ˈbri dər /


NOUN
grower
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Her subsequent axolotls were purchased from a specialist breeder, making them more expensive, and she also cares for four rescued axolotls that were not been properly looked after by previous owners.

From BBC Apr. 26, 2026

Wes Pingree, a breeder who runs SoCalMiniPigs with his wife Sandra, said prospective buyers often underestimate what “mini” means.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

Humboldt seemed to have little chance after Terry Lovinger, a prominent California owner and breeder, spoke.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2026

The French cattle breeder added she fears "mass imports of meat that do not meet France's specifications."

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

But as Darwin, or any bull breeder, could tell you, the breeds had not arisen by accident.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Its striking white and yellow coloration quickly attracted attention in the pet trade, but breeders soon noticed an unfortunate pattern.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

"Because of the increase in the population, people are now very disturbed. Damage is being done to farmers, livestock breeders and beekeepers," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

The super breeders saving their endangered parakeet species.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

Although there aren’t any other cooperative breeders among the great apes, there are South American treetop monkeys called marmosets and tamarins who do cooperate to raise young.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Not just geologists, paleontologists, and ornithologists, but also farmers, breeders, and his hairdresser.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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