How to Use some kind/sort/type of in a Sentence

some kind/sort/type of

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  • What are some kind of little things that you guys do in terms of that?
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Dec. 2023
  • It was said some sort of sled was used to move Brogle’s body at one point.
    Christina Coulter, Fox News, 14 June 2024
  • As for the apuestas, most games have some sort of bet on players and teams.
    Mariana Martínez Barba, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2023
  • To be some sort of fixer and healer to those who feel broken.
    Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • No hunter should step out into the woods without some sort of orange on.
    Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Trump last month expressed optimism the two sides will get some type of deal done.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • By his count, around one in five spacewalks encounter some sort of problem.
    Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
  • And at the present time, would-be tourists need to join some kind of group to get that visa (more on that later).
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • This is this sort of history on some sort of rinse and repeat cycle.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
  • My brother is six years older than me and always in some kind of trouble.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Brothers, tech-savvy and in need of fashion help, want some sort of gadget and a nice sweater.
    Kelly Conaboy, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Three were carrying plastic bags and a fourth had some sort of hammer.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
  • And these are things that often stem from some sort of social media or texting.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Though the most likely outcome is some sort of out of court settlement.
    Brady Dale, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
  • This was due to Dan’s paranoia that Liz was not his wife but some sort of bizarre twin.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
  • That’s got to have some type of galvanizing effect on the team.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Every person in there deserves to be addressed in some type of way, shape or form.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 17 July 2025
  • However, there still needs to be some sort of moisture in the load to create steam.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Is this some sort of a private business that wants to test how fantastic their drones are.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Steve is opening some sort of shack on the boardwalk as part of his breakup healing journey.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2023
  • A lot of songwriters and artists say that their work seems to flow to them from some sort of divine power.
    Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
  • And those in the industry are sure hoping that there’s some sort of carve-out for their service fees.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
  • Now he’s caught up in some kind of money laundering / bribery scheme that they were involved in years ago.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Breakfast will be a bagel with some type of protein (eggs, bacon, cheese), good coffee, and fruit.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 Nov. 2023
  • In fact, for a time his hopes to play pro baseball seemed more a vague yearning than some sort of all-consuming quest.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The idea of some kind of RCOS athletes’ kit is not that far-fetched.
    Amy Verner, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Turns out that’s not some sort of moral standard to aspire to, but rather a basic law of human nature.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • There has to be some sort of engagement with what's happening in the world and what people care about as well.
    Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • More than 90% of Hawaii is under some sort of drought, but too much too fast is leading to a flash flood risk.
    Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2023
  • In the trailer, The Weeknd is playing a version of himself — some sort of big performer.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025

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