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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a breed of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a specific type or category of something, often in relation to animals or metaphorically for people or things.
Example: "The Labrador Retriever is a breed of dog known for its friendly and outgoing nature."
Alternatives: "a type of" or "a category of".
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After this, think of a breed of dog.
Bedlington gives its name to a breed of terrier dogs.
And they were fantastic, they were a breed of men I'd never met before.
"They do interviews; they're like a breed of fashion ambassadors from their own world".
Yet, a breed of worker is flourishing that actually likes the daily commute.
And there's another reason: we have a new clientele, a breed of young workaholics.
(Ms. Stewart's Araucana collection, named after a breed of chicken, was Ms. Ashcraft's).
Zimov brought in reindeer and a breed of very cold-hardy horses known as Yakutians.
A breed of chickens called Silver Spangled Hamburgs, for example, has white, black-tipped wing feathers.
Russian Blue is a breed of domestic cat noted for its short, plushlike coat.
New York has spawned a breed of hard-line restaurants and cafes that are saying no.
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