best of breed
Britishnoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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They agreed, and in 1997, Max won best of breed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
In some cases, Apple’s own iPhone apps are actually best of breed, so don’t take my list as a judgment of quality.
From The Verge ● Feb. 25, 2020
While she’s across the hall with the mookee club, her father delivers some astounding news: Two of Melinda’s archangels have won three awards — best of breed, champion and reserve champion — a full sweep.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2019
Last year at Westminster, Whiskey won best of breed and finished fourth in the hound group; Bourbon also was honored.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2019
Janice Hayes, the handler for the springer spaniel who took best of breed, had nothing to wear for the sporting group competition.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2015
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