Definitions
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
sort . - adjective Put into some order by sorting.
- adjective informal In good order, under control.
- adjective UK slang In possession of a sufficient supply, especially of
narcotics . - interjection UK slang A general expression of approval.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective arranged into groups
- adjective arranged according to size
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Examples
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That the speed of light is absolute makes it a tad tricky, but Einstein sorted it and so will you when you've listened to this.
Sue Arnold's audiobook choice - reviews Sue Arnold 2010
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At the outset, they might look similar, but the gifted are soon sorted from the deluded.
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Indeed, the arrival of the much-anticipated college admissions office envelope represents a moment of truth — a judgment day of sorts when the talented, the impressive, and the worthy, are sorted from the merely average; and hopeful youngsters learn whether they are destined for greatness or for unremarkable, middling lives.
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Indeed, the arrival of the much-anticipated college admissions office envelope represents a moment of truth — a judgment day of sorts when the talented, the impressive, and the worthy, are sorted from the merely average; and hopeful youngsters learn whether they are destined for greatness or for unremarkable, middling lives.
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Indeed, the arrival of the much-anticipated college admissions office envelope represents a moment of truth — a judgment day of sorts when the talented, the impressive, and the worthy, are sorted from the merely average; and hopeful youngsters learn whether they are destined for greatness or for unremarkable, middling lives.
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After a fairly strenuous interview process, the wheat is sorted from the chaff with the most physically demanding task assigned to the applicants.
Boing Boing: October 14, 2001 - October 20, 2001 Archives 2001
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It wasn't until the night before the four-round tournament teed off that Kingi's mum Jacqueline realised Tyla wasn't in the field, although a few hurried phone calls sorted the problem.
Bay of Plenty Times 2010
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I just sorted the library on Name & now selecting from the grid plays the first track title sorted alphabetically.
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Because this needs to be sorted, that is why I am now trying to get a responce this way...
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With the last name sorted lists we have now long distance calls are mixed in with the local calls; we could district localize the calling.
Waldo Jaquith - Virginia Democratic list management software. 2006
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