noun
the producing of offspring by animals or plants
verb
gerund or present participle of breed
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Selective breeding is a common practice in agriculture to improve crop yields.
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My neighbor's dog is in heat, so they're thinking about breeding her with a purebred.
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Some backyard breeders are only in it for the money, they don't care about the health of the animals.
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The breeding of new ideas is essential for innovation in any field.