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kind of

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  1. 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.

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Instead, ask yourself what kind of professional path you’re looking to pursue as a CFA or EMBA, as they don’t necessarily have the same career options.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“But it’s just kind of not enough yet to be visible,” executives say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Again, this trend isn’t one that would make any kind of difference for the overall church.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

“You’ve got this kind of sweet spot where you’ve got more attractive valuations, and you’ve got a return to earnings growth, and it’s a really nice setup.” he says.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Besides, he was the kind of man who could muster music out of thin air.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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