right sort
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As for the batting, England played the right sort of game here.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
"You're taking bits of wood and metal, sheep's wool, felt and if you put them together in exactly the right sort of way, it's like alchemy, you get a beautiful, singing instrument," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 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
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
“You know how hard it is to find a pretty girl with the right sort of ears,” Bast said matter-of-factly.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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