sorta
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of sorta
A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of sort of in continuous rapid speech
Example Sentences
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But after the 5’s bio resin — I’m still a big fan of the Sorta Sage green colorway with this finish — Google opted for a more basic in-hand feel with last year’s flagships.
From The Verge • Jun. 25, 2022
Sorta like The Simms times Final Fantasy on steroids, and the 100-player Battle Royale is similar to a last man standing match in pro wrestling.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2021
Sorta related: Gallerist Jeffrey Deitch talks with Maxwell Williams about his career, including his years as MOCA’s director: “People warned me, ‘You cannot go there.’
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2019
Sorta feels like I'm giving birth out of my foot right now!
From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2017
“Uh, the team kinda wants you to have this, Melody. Sorta to make up.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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