different breed
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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
When it comes to any comparisons, he described Kinsky as "simply a different breed".
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2025
You have to be a bit of a different breed to be able to handle that and mesh all that together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2024
Koepka is a different breed when it comes to the majors and when he’s healthy.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
“He works in acquisitions. They bring back books from all over the world. They’re a different breed entirely.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
