breeding ground

Example Sentences

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“And that ambiguity naturally creates a breeding ground for people to play with the linguistic terms.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

She laid blame on social media, saying the internet was a "breeding ground" that made it possible for major powers to persuade people to "engage in espionage and spread propaganda" in exchange for payment.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

But it was in fact a breeding ground of artistic ferment, in which creatives grappled with what Elie calls crypto-religion, that “liminal space between belief and disbelief” that produced a wealth of thought-provoking popular art.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025

The subreddit r/Anticonsumption has become a popular breeding ground for discussions on quitting the site.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2025

Stagnant water and swampy spots provided the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, which spread malaria among the capital's residents during mild weather.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow