hybrid 1 of 2

as in mixed
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera a hybrid rose called "American Beauty" was actually first developed in France

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hybrid

2 of 2

noun

as in cross
an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera a tangelo is a hybrid of the tangerine and the grapefruit

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Meanwhile, the message for the human resources employees was even starker: Failure to return to the office — reportedly by June — on a hybrid basis would result in their roles being eliminated altogether. Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025 Only about 2,000 of the hybrid tea rose bushes, dubbed Barbra’s Baby, are available so far. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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This year has already seen a number of advances for the company, which last year accounted for roughly a third of China’s sales of electrified vehicles, including hybrids. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025 Wine enthusiasts can explore the lovely Mas des Patriotes vineyard, nestled in the Richelieu Valley, where organic wines are crafted with care from hybrid and vinifera grapes that thrive in Québec’s Nordic climate. Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hybrid
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  • Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors assessed China's promises to support domestic businesses as well as developments in trade negotiations between the U.S. and countries in the region.
    Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this park is home to two stunning groves of giant sequoias, surrounded by lush mixed conifer forests.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • Other architectural details reveal the building’s history, from the cross above Rumi Bar’s entrance from its time as a church to the remarkable archaeological discoveries made on-site, including ancient mummies.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • On Saturday morning the funeral will begin with a procession, led by a priest carrying a cross, the New York Times reports.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • Zoom in: High school junior Jett Hale, from Miami, Texas, fetched the reserve record with his steer, Mike, a stunning charolais crossbreed.
    Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
  • By selecting various friends in her wanderings, Sophie’s mom had spawned not just one sort of crossbreed, but several in that same litter.
    Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025

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