of the sort

phrase

: like the person or thing mentioned
"You said you didn't like him." "I said nothing of the sort."
I would like to go to a movie or a concert, or something of the sort.

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If a player experiences shortness of breath or anything of the sort, he’ll be removed immediately. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026 And for Rhaenyra, there are different visions of her premiership, one being something that looks a little like her father’s, that of the sort of moderate, kind of peaceful ruler. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 July 2026 My travels were a form of patriotism, though not of the sort currently on brand in Washington. Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026 All that is needed is some sensible leadership of the sort being put on display in New York City. Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of the sort

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“Of the sort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20sort. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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