breeding ground
noun
1
: the place to which animals go to breed
2
: a place or set of circumstances suitable for or favorable to growth and development
hurricane breeding grounds
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.
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How to clean a humidifier While humidifiers offer clear benefits, standing water inside the tank can become a breeding ground for mold, bacteria, mineral deposits and fungi if the device isn’t cleaned regularly.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Some of these reasons include the fact that Snapchat can be a breeding ground for bullying and inappropriate content.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Dec. 2025
Some conservative activists argue that the Brotherhood has been a breeding ground for terrorists, while supporters maintain that most chapters operate peacefully within their respective political systems.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Some people try to rapidly thaw a large bird with running water, but this increases the likelihood the turkey’s center will remain ice-cold while its exterior becomes a breeding ground for contaminants.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 19 Nov. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
Some of these reasons include the fact that Snapchat can be a breeding ground for bullying and inappropriate content.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 12 Dec. 2025
Some conservative activists argue that the Brotherhood has been a breeding ground for terrorists, while supporters maintain that most chapters operate peacefully within their respective political systems.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Some people try to rapidly thaw a large bird with running water, but this increases the likelihood the turkey’s center will remain ice-cold while its exterior becomes a breeding ground for contaminants.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breeding ground
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“Breeding ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeding%20ground. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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