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breed

[breed] / brid /






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The dogs, not believed to be a banned breed, were later destroyed and had continued to be aggressive towards emergency services at the scene, the force added.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"These findings could be highly significant for plant cultivation. If we can control adhesion, it may be possible to breed plants with improved tolerance to environmental stress."

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

According to the World Health Organization, climate change -- through increased rainfall, temperatures and humidity -- can in some cases accelerate malaria transmission by enabling mosquitoes to breed faster.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Lemssouguer says he is trying to breed flocks of them so they can be reintroduced to the wild.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The stranger was not fond of other cats at the best of times, even his own breed, and farm cats were beyond the pale altogether.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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