special sort
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In his autobiography, Leeds midfielder Johnny Giles attests to “a special sort of animosity” between the teams.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024
Thus, wrote Starr, did a public works project do its best “to destroy a river possessed of its own special sort of greatness, depriving Los Angeles in the process of its central landmark.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023
While I can imagine that troubleshooting this issue must’ve been some special sort of nightmare, it’s no secret that hard drives are extraordinarily susceptible to vibrations of all types.
From The Verge • Aug. 17, 2022
Medvedev said the victory brought a special sort of satisfaction.
From Fox News • Mar. 28, 2021
He was picking at it, looking angry, and muttering something to the effect that Dustfinger had shown him just how to do it and this must be a very special sort of lock.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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