different breed
Example Sentences
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But Bardem’s Max is a different breed of psychopath from those previously embodied by Roberts DeNiro and Mitchum.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Fragrance people are a different breed — obsessive little freaks who are driven by their senses and fall in love with things that are invisible.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2024
Koepka is a different breed when it comes to the majors and when he’s healthy.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 25, 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
She found out pretty quick that I was a different breed of cat from Father.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
