Examples of breeding ground in a Sentence

a breeding ground for seals The Gulf of Mexico is a breeding ground for hurricanes. The company's casual atmosphere serves as a breeding ground for innovation.

Recent Examples on the Web The sandy beach is lined with loungers that match the color of the water, and sea turtles use it as a breeding ground at certain times of the year. — Jim Dobson, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Throughout the court proceedings, which began in April, social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram became a breeding ground for seemingly endless pro-Depp and anti-Heard memes and videos about the public trial. — Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022 Like all coffee makers and single-serve coffee machines — as well as other home appliances like dishwashers, washing machines and ovens — Keurigs can serve as a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and mold if they are not regularly cleaned. — Lauren Smith Mcdonough, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2022 A year ago, as this bad trip known as the coronavirus pandemic did a Freeze Dance number on the economy, the auto world became a breeding ground of unknowns. — Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2021 When humidity creeps above 50%, the space can become a breeding ground for mold, mildew, dust mites and other critters. — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 6 June 2022 When the latest outbreak was first announced, Ryan warned that with its poor health infrastructure and lack of vaccines, North Korea could become a breeding ground for new variants that could threaten peoples beyond its borders. — Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 Expired products become a breeding ground for bacteria. — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022 Chicago has long been a breeding ground for tap dance, and the city’s flagship summer festival, Rhythm World, is back. — Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2022 See More

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“Breeding ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding%20ground. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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