good sort
Britishnoun
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a person of a kindly and likable disposition
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an agreeable or attractive woman
Example Sentences
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"You've got a better chance getting an opportunity with a Premier League club than you have as a really good sort of Championship manager."
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024
I actually think Charles will be a good sort of transitional king.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2022
“Signs that you’re exercising too much are when you have pain that’s not a good sort of sore,” Liem explained.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2022
Waititi: I felt like that was a good sort of gear shift with those two and especially for Edward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
“So am I. It feels good, sort of. Anyway it’s dry in here. Remember this place? It seems smaller.”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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