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breeding

[bree-ding] / ˈbri dɪŋ /


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With raw sewage water running through many overcrowded campsites, they have become breeding grounds for rodents.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Breeding occurs in regions spanning from Año Nuevo Island in Central California to the Kuril Islands north of Japan, with the greatest concentration of breeding grounds in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He also referred to press reports about himself, which mentioned his dog breeding business as well as his "Jimmy" nickname.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

This would involve capturing wild animals, breeding them in captivity, and then releasing juveniles back into the wild.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

And so, if programs for breeding domestic animals can be introduced, at least some of the remaining wildlife will have a chance.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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