three of a kind
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“Exotic creatures are my specialty, governess. I’ve traveled the globe in search of the rare, the fascinating, the one of a kind. Or, in this case, three of a kind.”
From Literature
Texas Tech made it a pair by beating Utah State in the early game Friday and the Cougars made it three of a kind with Friday night’s victory.
From Seattle Times
A three of a kind and some duds.
From Washington Times
For me, it’s worth sitting back and waiting to see if that third five comes to give me three of a kind.
From Golf Digest
In today’s high-stakes NBA, a powerful pair beats three of a kind.
From Seattle Times
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