all sorts of

phrase

: many different : all kinds of
knows all sorts of people

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Within those 22 appearances, the Cubs are 9-1 in his starts, and the Mexican right-hander has also notched two saves, covering all sorts of situations in his hybrid role. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Along with this are isotopes like Strontium-90, Rhodium-103, Palladium-105-110, and Americium-241, which have all sorts of medical, industrial, and space/terrestrial applications. David Szondy august 22, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 That plot twist gives Chase the opportunity to send Gemma into the Further, dreaming up all sorts of frighteningly surreal environments. Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The traditional public library model many of us grew up with has changed as patrons delve into all sorts of offerings currently archived on and off shelves. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all sorts of

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First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all sorts of was in 1558

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“All sorts of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20sorts%20of. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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