sort out
Britishverb
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to find a solution to (a problem, etc), esp to make clear or tidy
it took a long time to sort out the mess
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to take or separate, as from a larger group
he sorted out the most likely ones
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to organize into an orderly and disciplined group
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informal to beat or punish
Example Sentences
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If they needed it clarified then, whatever it was, it was sorted out in a game-related session on the grass.
From BBC
The 73-year-old said politicians needed to be "prepared to be unpopular for a period of time to get the big issues sorted out".
From BBC
“But, Danny, I left a message for Mrs. Contreras last night. She must not have checked her messages yet. I’ll call again to get this sorted out as best we can.”
From Literature
He was in a good mood, thanking Epstein, because he seemed to have helped sort out a problem for his ex-wife Sarah, over unpaid wages.
From BBC
“Things get sorted out and things make sense. This has opened up more doors for me and the people that I care about than money can buy.”
From Los Angeles Times
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