half-breds

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plural of half-bred
as in crossbreds

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hybrids
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  • Detroit’s automakers, particularly GM, were slow to recognize the staying power of hybrids, leaving foreign competitors such as Toyota with a significant advantage.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The company also has shifted the entire lineup to a hybrid powertrain at a time when hybrids have been in exceptionally high demand.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
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