right sort
Example Sentences
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The FBI thought they had the right sort of man — a first-generation issei immigrant who was bilingual, could write in English and was held in high esteem in the community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
"You've got to get yourself in the right sort of position, but there's always a bit of luck in the end," he said.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2022
Asked if a deal is expected before Christmas, Sunak's spokesman said: "We haven't set a timeline. The focus is on securing the right sort of cooperation, which works for both sides."
From Reuters ● Nov. 8, 2022
That, he and others believe, will most likely include advising them to eat, exercise and get the right sort of light at times that offset some of the health risks they face.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
And if you had the right sort of mind, the sort of mind that actually sees what it looks at, you might notice that his eyes were odd.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
