right sort

Example Sentences

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"I think that the conclave is a rather brilliant device for finding the right sort of person who can command the respect of the church."

From BBC • May 3, 2025

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

Few Gazans had the right sort of hives to withstand it.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 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

“This lad looks to be the right sort of age. He’s dressed—well, you’ll see how he’s dressed. And he found this. It could be him.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman