all sorts of

phrase

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

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For a Cubs team that has dealt with all sorts of injuries to pitchers, Hoyer is maintaining his adage that a team can’t have too many arms. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 The hunt for electronics deals is a constantly changing one, as retailers and brands raise and lower prices in response to all sorts of factors. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 The shelves hold all sorts of things—from jams and jellies to fresh produce and sundries. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 This setup, wherein a group of arbiters hide behind a curtain like the Wizard of Oz and hand down decisions that inflict generational trauma on entire countries, almost feels purposefully built to invite all sorts of wild speculation. Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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