How to Use pedigree in a Sentence
pedigree
noun- What is the dog's pedigree?
- The puppy came with papers proving its pedigree.
- The company has an excellent pedigree with over a century in the business.
- That horse has an impressive pedigree.
- Democracy is an idea with a pedigree stretching back to ancient Greece.
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Ldn and the British pedigree in nightwear, Dereck Rose.
— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023 -
The heart of the roster is not going to change, so the pedigree of the coach must change.
— Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2022 -
Or, in the case of Josh Jung, has the pedigree projecting as much.
— Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 20 Apr. 2023 -
To that end, much of the old pedigree that was standard for the role has fallen to the wayside.
— Amber Burton, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2022 -
In terms of pedigree, of course, Louisville can’t match Stanford.
— Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2023 -
Our racing pedigree has been forged at some of the greatest tracks and in some of the greatest races around the world.
— Bruce Martin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023 -
But none of that pedigree could prepare her for the bizarre scene at Sotheby’s.
— Zachary Small, New York Times, 18 May 2024 -
But even with the pedigree in the pool, Léon wasn’t too keen on swimming initially.
— Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2022 -
The lack of pretense and polish here belies the pedigree of much of Aardvark’s client base.
— Jessica Ritz, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 -
That meant enlisting friends and staffers with their same pedigree and ideals to run.
— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024 -
Just being in the same draw as teams of that pedigree is entirely new for M.L.S.
— Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 5 May 2022 -
Apart from the pedigree and designer of the home, what else appealed to Saghian?
— Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2022 -
Walter Nolen, the No. 1 prospect in the entire Class of ‘22, needs to play up to his pedigree in the Aggies’ defensive line.
— Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023 -
The Rams don’t seem to be getting the respect a team with their pedigree should be receiving in the playoffs.
— oregonlive, 17 Nov. 2022 -
That was a good sign, Rodriguez thought, as was Franco’s pedigree.
— New York Times, 31 Mar. 2022 -
Sam Hubbard has the perfect pedigree to be a local hero.
— Dan Shaughnessy, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023 -
Harbaugh can present his square jaw and winning pedigree to the football world.
— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2024 -
Built in the late ’70s, the oceanfront mansion sports a Hollywood pedigree.
— James McClain, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2023 -
As such, owners can get a semi-custom yacht with the Dutch yard’s pedigree.
— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024 -
The costs is likely fine for loyalists who know Lexus and its pedigree.
— James Raia, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024 -
The Gulfstream had beige leather seats and a Langley pedigree.
— Penn Bullock, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024 -
The comic side of Only Murders is — oddly given the pedigree of the cast — showing the most strain.
— Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2023 -
With their backs against the wall, Tampa Bay came out and played its best game of the series, showing the team’s Stanley Cup pedigree.
— Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2022 -
In Tuchel, the FA has turned to an experienced coach with a winning pedigree.
— George Ramsay, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 -
Yet even a pumpkin with a prize-winning pedigree won’t reach its full size unless it’s managed well.
— Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024
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