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kidney

noun

ˈkid-nē

Definition of kidney

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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates

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Recent Examples of kidney The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as contributing factors. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It star reportedly had a history of kidney cancer and stroke. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026 According to People, the document also states Curry did not undergo surgery for either his coronary artery disease, kidney cancer or stroke. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The documents also listed a history of stroke and kidney cancer as other significant conditions that contributed to his death. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kidney

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The ruling, the first of its kind under Hong Kong’s Societies Ordinance, has raised alarms over freedom of association as authorities continue tightening controls after the 2019 democracy protests.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The ground application was the first of its kind in Texas firefighting history, officials said.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of kind

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Several years ago, a tree expert of some sort told me the main reason oaks didn’t produce acorns every year is because of a natural defense mechanism.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 2 Sep. 2026
As Collin presents the French side of the Occupation, the Parisians are either victims, black-market opportunists, or accomplices of one sort or another.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sort

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This is a genre film with a very intriguing world at its core, and Raja has brought a distinctive vision to it.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
His career has also included collaborations with artists across hip-hop and other genres, including Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne and Jelly Roll.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of genre

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Natascha Hedegaard, an in-house veterinary advisor for JoyFull Pet, said large and giant breeds have a longer juvenile stage than small breed dogs.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The real work involved in owning a Sammy Among the world’s most ancient dog breeds, Samoyeds get their name from the Samoyedic peoples of northern Russia and Siberia.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of breed

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With three- and four-bedroom options, open living areas and flexible spaces, the collection offers a variety of choices for buyers looking for a new home in North Reno.

— Jenuane Communities, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
For Jia, who has watched generations of Chinese talents develop in a variety of ways, his hope is for these Chinese mavericks playing in America to stay.

— Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

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