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of sorts

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  1. 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]

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Some administration officials viewed the move as a demotion of sorts for Sacks, moving him further from meaningful AI policy decisions, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"We also noticed a dual effect of sorts," Araneda noted.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

At the back, there was a breakthrough of sorts for Aston Martin as they finished a race for the first time.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Avast does claim it protects from DNS leaks and adheres to a no-logging policy, which are features of sorts.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Finally I pulled out my sleeping bag and made a camp of sorts and heated some tea and dozed and drank tea and thought of how it is to be stupid.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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