different breed

Example Sentences

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Koepka is a different breed when it comes to the majors and when he’s healthy.

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2023

"The West Virginia lawmakers involved here are a slightly different breed," the publication wrote.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2023

"Owners of football clubs don't do things like that. They're a different breed these two," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2023

In a film culture saturated with franchises, sequels and prestige remakes, Strickland’s off-kilter imagination is a different breed entirely.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022

She found out pretty quick that I was a different breed of cat from Father.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner