right sort
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Richard, who tells me he is here representing a Catholic charity which he says offers “the right sort of counselling to pregnant women”, has been coming to the centre for five weeks.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2024
“If someone comes to the house, I say, ‘Come and look at this,’ if they are the right sort of person,” he said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
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
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
“I don’t believe it’s the right sort of love, and I’d rather not try it,” was the decided answer.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
