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pedigree

[ped-i-gree] / ˈpɛd ɪˌgri /
ADJECTIVE
purebred
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
base-born lowly




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Forrest Mars eventually returned to the U.S. and ran Mars for decades, introducing M&M’s in 1941 and growing the company through pet food brands like Pedigree and Iams.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2023

In petcare, Mars operates brands like Pedigree, Whiskas, and Royal Canin, and it recently expanded its footprint in the sector through the acquisition of veterinary equipment firm Heska Corp.

From Reuters • Jul. 5, 2023

Pedigree: Based on the 2003 comic book by Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

The price rises from Mars, whose pet products include Whiskas, Dreamies and Pedigree, come as inflation is at a 40-year high, at 9.1%.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2022

Her father called her his little secretary; her mother’s nickname for her was Mrs. Pedigree.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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