kind of thing
Example Sentences
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It’s simple, a little weird, and surprisingly satisfying — the kind of thing that feels like you discovered a loophole.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
This is normally the kind of thing that delays a confirmation.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 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
This sounds like the kind of thing that is more likely to happen when you are being taped for a TV show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Her mom kept going on and on about how this kind of thing happens all the time.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
