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kind of

ADVERB
somewhat
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“Just kind of wanted to take a break.”

From Los Angeles Times

"That kind of money is unheard of for North Carolina football," Barnes said, notwithstanding that the contract went to 73-year-old Belichick who previously had never coached a single game of college football.

From BBC

“Crime was completely out of control, and the department was functioning like a fire department. There wasn’t much proactive work going on because the police were kind of hated.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Operation Metro Surge” was supposed to be Bovino’s most ambitious mission yet, a new kind of urban takeover by federal law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Newcastle had not looked a threat but drew level in first-half stoppage time from the kind of goal Premier League fans have become accustomed to this season.

From Barron's