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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"I want to sort out my family matters by ourselves," said the 30-year-old woman, declining to be named for security reasons.
From Barron's
When it was all sorted out, even the Lions seemed confused.
Also, as with read-alouds, if anyone needs to sort out a bit of confusion over plot or vocabulary, the narrative can easily be paused for discussion.
In these cases, multiple genes, sometimes even thousands, play a role, and it becomes much harder to sort out how they connect to the disease.
From Science Daily
You’re best off hiring an accountant to get this sorted out.
From MarketWatch
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