kind of thing
Example Sentences
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Presidents don’t say that kind of thing, because presidents are precisely the people who learn each day that many things don’t work out for the best.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“A headline cycle like this is exactly the kind of thing that could slow momentum with mainstream buyers, even if early adopters don’t blink,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
"Obviously we can't talk about combining companies and that kind of thing on an earnings call. It's got to be done with the appropriate process."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
“I can’t really specify a timeline right now. I have a responsibility to brief Congress and other stakeholders before I really reveal that kind of thing, but we do expect action soon on that.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
“See, that’s the kind of thing I need to know! What else have you got?”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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