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
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
“He’s just a different breed of a pitcher.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 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
“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
