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ilks

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plural of ilk

as in kinds

a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common we're looking for chestnuts and other items of that ilk for our autumn decorations

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Recent Examples of ilks Anti-porn crusaders of all ilks also hijacked the news of Radvinsky’s passing for their various pro-censorship agendas. — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026

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Topped with a pepperminty chocolate ganache and a crunchy layer of peppermint candy, these homemade brownies are perfect for mint lovers of all kinds.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Americans want more energy of all kinds, delivered fast, at lower cost, on a reliable grid that can handle a hotter climate, a more electrified economy, and rising demand from technologies like AI.

— David Kieve, Time, 10 July 2026

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Though Australians may be used to seeing other types of seals on their coasts – fur seals, leopard seals – Neil’s species is much less common, adding to his appeal.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Rock Hill schools are unique in York County, York County Council Chairwoman Christi Cox said, in facing two types of economic incentives that hold money back from them.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

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Shahdadpuri walked to its location in the lower concourse, pulled the red jersey over the white-and-baby blue stripes of Argentina and spread his arms out wide — mimicking an image of Mahomes that was being shown on a video loop.

— Sam McDowell July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Designed with a comfortable pull-on waistband that won’t dig in and flattering vertical stripes that visually elongate your legs, these pants are an easy wardrobe win—especially at the current $51 price tag.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

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As researcher Ahmad Nuril Huda writes, like many minorities of all sorts in many different places, Indonesian feminists have benefited from the ability to talk to each other across geographical boundaries using the internet.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 June 2026
Ser Simon had been an ally of sorts to Aemond's arch-nemesis, Prince Daemon (Matt Smith).

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of sorts

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If using other varieties of cucumbers, remove seeds by cutting in half lengthwise; run bowl of spoon down center of cut edge to scoop out seeds.

— Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
The varieties include Blended Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade, Blended Mango Strawberry Lemonade and a limited-time Blended Passionfruit Guava Lemonade.

— Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

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There are new stipulations about investing in a range of genres, from animation to documentaries in addition to narrative and unscripted TV and movies.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 July 2026
Vulture music critic Craig Jenkins is tracking the highlights of this year’s full-length releases across genres.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026

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