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breeder

[bree-der] / ˈbri dər /


NOUN
grower
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More than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches - some as big as the palm of a hand - have been seized by Australian authorities from a commercial breeder in New South Wales.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

Except for the state-sponsored vaccinations, farmers have to carry the financial burden of the outbreak themselves, said cattle breeder Doane Kaizer, who has about 60 cows.

From Barron's Mar. 13, 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

Antiques and Oriental rugs tell people that my mother may be a dog breeder who dropped out of Bryn Mawr, but she’s got power—because she’s got money.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

For generations, the world’s top horse breeders have carefully mixed bloodlines for temperament, strength, conformation and athleticism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

The super breeders saving their endangered parakeet species.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

One of the most familiar cooperative breeders to a human audience might be the meerkat, thanks to the documentary series Meerkat Manor.

From Slate May 10, 2026

The findings may prove especially valuable for crop breeders who are trying to address challenges such as drought and food shortages.

From Science Daily Mar. 14, 2026

He looked at dog breeders, who created new breeds by selecting for traits they wanted.

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




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