all sorts of

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: many different : all kinds of

knows all sorts of people

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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