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Also, sort of . Rather, somewhat, as in I'm kind of hungry , or The bird looked sort of like a sparrow . [ Colloquial ; c. 1800] This usage should not be confused with a kind of or a sort of , which are much older and refer to a borderline member of a given category (as in a kind of a shelter or a sort of a bluish color ). Shakespeare had this usage in Two Gentlemen of Verona (3:1): “My master is a kind of a knave.” Also see of a kind .

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The rebirth is necessary, an unburdening and a kind of justice for her and her family.

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It’s kind of cool—you don’t have to do much.

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If I have the opportunity to perhaps be a voice and say 'look, this is the situation out there,' and kind of speak on their behalf.

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"Loathe to give the band more publicity," said Alliance leader Naomi Long, "but as a community we need to start asking ourselves what messages we're sending out about the kind of future we want."

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People must choose what kind of legacy they want to leave behind.

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