assortment
Example Sentences
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Even in 1842, Charles Dickens noticed the near-ubiquity of guns in America, describing the “grisly assortment of guns and knives” Americans carried and pointing out how quickly fatal disputes developed.
From Salon
Roving among the points of view of a sprawling cast—the sisters, their scattered children and grandchildren, and an assortment of bewildered spouses and exes—the stories often center on obligatory reunions.
An assortment of wrenches swung from hooks across the front.
From Literature
The drinks are excellent, whether you opt for a frozen margarita with a Tajin rim in an assortment of flavors or any of the other fruit-forward options on the menu.
From Salon
The retailer has adjusted its product assortment to keep prices low for its shoppers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
