some kind/sort/type of

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—used to indicate that the speaker is referring to a range of items that could fit a description

I need some kind/sort/type of fastener.

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Anthropologically, sociologically and historically speaking, many believe some kind of creator made the Earth and the universe. —

Ashleigh Chevalier, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 If our civilization suffers some kind of severe discontinuity, future archaeologists may need to dig this place up to get a hint as to how things went so wrong. —

Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024 Each undergoes some kind of crisis and transformation, the two women dealing with great personal trials and the two men taking risky professional chances. —

Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024 There's also almost always some kind of promotion available for multiday vacations. —

Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for some kind/sort/type of

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