best of breed
Britishnoun
adjective
Example Sentences
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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
In practice, that means a fund manager might decide to invest in every industry but buy stocks only in companies that are the best of breed, even in oil and gas.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2020
He and his wife were at Pier 94 Sunday morning as King showed Dolly in the best of breed competition.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2020
To get to best in show, you first have to win a best of breed competition, held in one of several rings within the halls.
From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2019
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
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