right sort

Example Sentences

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He had become, he believed, the "right sort" of foreigner in a land where "class trumps race every time".

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023

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

If we are creating the right sort of cooking journey, the content and how we deliver it should motivate us to cook more.

From The Verge • Jul. 4, 2022

“I don’t want you to look like you did just now. You had a twist to your mouth and a flash of knowledge in your eyes. Not the right sort of knowledge.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier