as in hybrids
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
a puppy that was clearly a crossbred of a beagle and a dachshund
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hybrids
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This year, the government has scaled back subsidies encouraging drivers to switch to EVs and plug-in hybrids, weighing on domestic demand.—
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After success domestically, some of China’s biggest carmakers are expanding worldwide, with BYD surpassing Ford in global sales last year—while selling only EVs and hybrids.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Crossbreds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossbreds. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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