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 β Jul. 17, 2026
Davies says Littler is a "different breed" but is looking forward to the challenge in front of him.
From BBC β Dec. 14, 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 β Sep. 20, 2024
“He’s just a different breed of a pitcher.”
From Washington Times β Oct. 10, 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
