for slaughter

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Indicates the purpose of an action is killing, e.g., 'animals raised for slaughter'.

slaughterPREPOSITION + NOUN (slaughter)

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Examples (10)

  • The farm raises cattle specifically for slaughter.
  • Many countries have regulations for animals raised for slaughter.
  • He was concerned about the welfare of animals destined for slaughter.
  • The market is flooded with cheap meat from animals raised for slaughter.
  • Transportation conditions for animals for slaughter are often poor.
  • The company's main business is the processing of pigs for slaughter.
  • Ethical debates surround the practice of raising animals for slaughter.
  • We visited a facility where chickens are prepared for slaughter.
  • The report detailed the conditions of animals awaiting slaughter.
  • Many animals are exported live for slaughter in other countries.