slaughter for

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Indicates the reason for killing, e.g., 'birds slaughtered for their feathers'.

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Examples (10)

  • Thousands of birds were slaughtered for their feathers.
  • The animals are raised and then slaughtered for meat.
  • Historically, many animals were slaughtered for their skins and bones.
  • The farm prepares to slaughter the pigs for the holiday market.
  • These chickens are slaughtered for their meat and eggs.
  • Cattle are often slaughtered for beef and leather production.
  • The facility is designed to slaughter sheep for wool and meat.
  • Young calves are sometimes slaughtered for veal.
  • The regulations specify how animals should be slaughtered for consumption.
  • This breed of duck is primarily slaughtered for its rich liver.