Sentence examples for are in sort of from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "are in sort of" is not correct in standard written English.
It can be used informally to indicate a vague or approximate state or condition, but it is better to use more precise language.
Example: "They are in sort of a difficult situation right now."
Alternatives: "are in kind of" or "are in a way".

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"The refugees are in sort of a vacuum in terms of who are the authorities.

The New York Times

The full results of the Afghan election are in — sort of.

The New Yorker

"People are in sort of disbelief that this vegan chef beat out the rest of the competition.

The New York Times

"You are in sort of a bowl," said David Klein, the owner of Big City Kites, on East 82nd Street.

The New York Times

By Amy Davidson Sorkin September 16, 2009 The full results of the Afghan election are in — sort of.

The New Yorker

AFTER weeks of waiting, the numbers are in, sort of: 106,185 people have chosen new insurance on Obamacare's health exchanges, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The Economist

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And Nile Rodgers of Chic is in — sort of.

The New York Times - Arts

"We're in sort of a stalemate," Mr. Esseks said.

The New York Times

"It seemed like my home is in sort of a renaissance period.

University of California, Berkeley

"We just won the championship and we're in sort of the celebration stage of that.

The New York Times - Sports

"We're in sort of a transition period on this," Mr. Zlock said.

The New York Times

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