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[sawrt] / sɔrt /




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“It was always something of interest to me, outer space and rockets and that sort of stuff.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The pope has spoken about the challenges and opportunities of the digital age for the young and devoted his first encyclical -- a sort of papal manifesto -- to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He suggested there could be common ground, pointing to "historical injustices" surrounding the British Steel pension scheme, which he said his party would "like to help you sort out".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The result is bright, bracing and deeply satisfying — the sort of meal that tastes like it should cost considerably more than it did.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

But I didn’t right away, and the day sort of flew by with stuff to do.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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