all sorts of

phrase

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

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And there are all sorts of geostrategic issues that are going on as well with China. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Harajuku is not just full of these types of girls but all sorts of global luxury brands and, as Gina demonstrates, vintage stores selling those designers. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 Los Angeles went 20 years without an NFL franchise, during which all sorts of stadium ideas were proposed and eventually died. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Kids get into all sorts of things on the internet, but no parent wants their young children perusing adult websites. — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 22 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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