as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
some people say that honest politicians are a rare breed
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment
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as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes
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Recent Examples of breed
Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2024
Some of this is marketing flimflam, of course, but plenty of us number dogs among the family unit, and the bigger breeds definitely crave space.
—Jason Barlow, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
Josef Federman, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Nov. 2024
Now, new artists forge multiple disciplines, where diversity breeds strength and versatility ensures longevity.
—Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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White people are an endangered breed, fighting to delay their extinction.
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The system of exemptions for religious men has bred widespread resentment among the secular majority, and Israel’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to scrap the system.
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Another key inflection point for the movement was government officials' attempt to encourage women to reproduce — South Korea has one of the lowest birthrates in the world.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 9 Nov. 2024
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Sadly, due to a condition with her uterus, Elizabeth Ann is unable to reproduce.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump has discussed raising tariffs across the board by 10% to 20%, so the 20% figure Harris cited is on the upper end of what Trump has said.Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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What about giving birth to babies and raising kids?Katie Hunt, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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An ankle injury caused Williams to miss two games last season — October losses to the Vikings and the Bengals — after not practicing those weeks.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Synthetic bags are generally the best budget sleeping options for those camping in the heat.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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May help cushion your shoulders and hips, especially when sleeping on your side.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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So can food plots, especially those planted with timely species.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Are Lilies Perennials That Can Survive Winter? Why to Leave Lily Bulbs in the Ground True lily bulbs planted in their growing zones are best left in the ground in the fall for a couple of reasons.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Live music of a different kind provides the atmosphere at the award-winning Sola Jazz Lounge.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Not an obvious, overpowering kind—something much subtler, like a little cut that refuses to heal.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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What the pyramid structure implies is that such an experience will propagate down in some way, changing the levels below it.Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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This dynamic—in which a bee feeds on a flower’s nectar and gathers pollen to feed larvae, and also propagates pollen from flower to flower, enabling plant reproduction—was already well established.Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its growth strategy, including fostering a vibrant customer ecosystem and improving the customer experience through product innovation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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In this instance, familiarity does not breed contempt but fosters an affection that deepens with every passing year.Nick Foulkes, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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