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Collocations for breed - noun

1. type of animal

ADJ.

new | rare | hardy

VERB + BREED

keep
a farm that keeps rare breeds

PREP.

~ of
a new breed of dairy cattle

2. particular type of person

ADJ.

new | dying, rare
Entertainers of this sort are now a dying breed.

PREP.

~ of
a new breed of international criminals

PHRASES

a breed apart
Health workers are a breed apart in their commitment and dedication to duty.

Collocations for breed - verb

ADV.

in captivity | successfully | commercially | selectively
fish that have been selectively bred for their appearance

PREP.

for
dogs that are bred for their fighting ability
from
She''s a lovely cat. Will you breed from her?

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