all sorts of

phrase

: many different : all kinds of
knows all sorts of people

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This could include all sorts of meat and fish as well as salads and fresh fruit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 This significant fact indicates to this writer that the affections of the fair fans seem to be switching from those big strong men who rescue them from all sorts of situations, to an esthetic young chap who can give them a dancing thrill. — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026 On the earnings call, the expert will be listening out for all sorts of color. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026 Carolina’s offense, meanwhile, had all sorts of difficulty with the Eagles defense other than the Bryce Young-Tommy Tremble connection, which worked for two TD passes. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all sorts of

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First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of all sorts of was in 1558

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“All sorts of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20sorts%20of. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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