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of sorts
Idioms and Phrases
Also, of a sort . Of a kind, especially a mediocre or somewhat different kind. For example, He was wearing a jacket of sorts but no tie , or They established a constitutional government of a sort . [c. 1900]Example Sentences
As with all things, there is a hierarchy of sorts, a distinction of echelons—not in flavor, but in cachet.
A troubling untruth he’s seen circulating on social media during the current outbreak is that being infected with the virus instead of getting vaccinated confers benefits on the immune system — a strength-training program of sorts for the cells.
She and her followers are workshopping a rebranding of sorts to reflect their point of view.
In addition to the Medal of Yavin — a medal of bravery of sorts bestowed by Princess Leia on Skywalker and Han Solo for their roles in helping destroy the Death Star — the auction also featured Chewbacca’s bowcaster.
But John's story had a happy ending of sorts.
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