breed
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Kazan found in both writers more than enough poetry and grit to satisfy the new breed of realistic actor he was showcasing on stage and screen.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
However, he noted that it’s a special breed that can handle the extremes of the test pilot job — and that it requires some serious risk management across the whole team.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
"But we do believe that dog behaviour is influenced by many factors, not just the breed alone," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
If farmers can figure out, for example, that a certain breed of cattle releases more methane when it consumes a particular kind of feed, they could change the feed to cut down on the methane.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
The new breed of artist wanted nothing to do with my sister's idea of beauty.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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