kind of thing
Example Sentences
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This is normally the kind of thing that delays a confirmation.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
He said in the past, companies have paid little attention to these details and just let their franchisees figure this kind of thing out.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
“That’s the kind of thing you look for—to really humanize.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
“If you want to talk about mental health strain, that kind of thing can happen at any time, and does,” she said.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
"People always laugh about this kind of thing after they get done being upset," he told Jeremy later.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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