culled
Americanadjective
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selected, either as desirable or undesirable, and removed from a larger group.
A number of culled sows were condemned due to emaciation.
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subjected to or reduced by this process.
In the aftermath of the avian flu outbreak, many poultry farmers made claims seeking compensation for culled flocks.
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gathered or collected.
This “reinvention” theory of art resonates especially with artists whose work relies on culled or salvaged materials.
verb
Other Word Forms
- unculled adjective
Etymology
Origin of culled
Example Sentences
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“We help about 1,400 families a month and we plucked out who had experience at large financial institutions that we could learn from, and culled records from at least a thousand,” said Walter.
From MarketWatch
He also tried to reassure Ospreys fans a decision has not been made on its future as the professional team being culled, although they should still be concerned.
From BBC
He added that meat from deer culled around the estate was sold locally and supplied to a nearby primary school.
From BBC
Seagulls have for many years divided people living in Worcester with some people saying they should be culled.
From BBC
The group eventually culled the list to 30, he said, then narrowed it even more.
From Los Angeles Times
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