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breeder

[bree-der] / ˈbri dər /


NOUN
grower
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She was a racehorse owner, breeder and a racing fan who, like her grandson William, often revealed a more private side of her personality in her reactions while watching a race.

From BBC Jul. 10, 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

The newspaper describes her as a "dog breeder and horse lover" who ran Croft Farm, a boarding kennels in the village Thorpe in Balne.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

"People dream every year to have this piece of paper and the rosetta... it's something very special," Italian breeder and handler Mattia Fasso, 29, told AFP.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 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

“I don’t think they bring something new in breeding,” said Joris de Brabander, one of Europe’s most successful breeders of show-jumping horses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

The super breeders saving their endangered parakeet species.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

The charity said cases of large numbers of animals being kept at one address could be linked to mental health struggles, the cost of living crisis, or breeders operating with poor practices.

From BBC Apr. 8, 2026

As a result, breeders have selected crops with smaller leaves and shorter stems.

From Science Daily Apr. 8, 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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