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kind of
Idioms and Phrases
Also, sort of . Rather, somewhat, as in I'm kind of hungry , or The bird looked sort of like a sparrow . [ Colloquial ; c. 1800] This usage should not be confused with a kind of or a sort of , which are much older and refer to a borderline member of a given category (as in a kind of a shelter or a sort of a bluish color ). Shakespeare had this usage in Two Gentlemen of Verona (3:1): “My master is a kind of a knave.” Also see of a kind .Example Sentences
There were warm words in favour of some kind of same-sex unions for gay couples, but Francis did not favour calling it marriage.
It kind of was like riding a bike, especially when you put the suit on.
"For me it illustrates that if we are going to be serious about cryptocurrencies in the future… there needs to be some kind of regulation."
The kind of finds that usually require a trip to a specialty market or a deep dive down the aisles of H Mart.
"Malala represents strength and bravery — the kind of woman I want to celebrate through my work."
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