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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

Showhouses are always extravagant, and this year’s event takes place inside the 8,000-square-foot former home of Clara Baldwin Stocker, daughter of land investor and racehorse breeder Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2026

In breeder parlance, miniature can apply to any pig under 300 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 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

His interest in fabulous beasts was encouraged by his mother, who was an enthusiastic breeder of fancy Hippogriffs.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

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

Helpfulness is a spectrum, and scientists don’t all agree about which animals should be defined as true cooperative breeders.

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

This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for the plant and its breeders.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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