I was a slow starter in developing anything akin to my own brand of humor. From LearnThat.org. [yourdictionary.com]
A feeling akin to terror. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
I froze, with an expression akin to Bambi caught in headlights. From Wordnik.com. [And One Last Thing…] Reference
He overthrew them both, leaving to two harbours a name akin to theirs. From Wordnik.com. [The Danish History, Books I-IX] Reference
Butttt the likelihood of it happening again akin to 9/11 is not so be quiet. From Wordnik.com. [Ex-CIA agent: Threat from al Qaeda greater now than on 9/11] Reference
The "Lehabim" do seem to bear a name akin to that of the old Libyans, west of Egypt on the north coast of Africa. From Wordnik.com. [Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1] Reference
Hrrula looked at him with an expression akin to dismay. From Wordnik.com. [Decision at Doona]
On his face is an expression akin to the man in the picture above. From Wordnik.com. [Kottu] Reference
It is a phenomenon that parents often describe as akin to a miracle. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
At the height of the Roman Empire, Latin had no word akin to bancus. From Wordnik.com. [The English Is Coming!] Reference
He's trying to be folksy, coining a phrase akin to "the man upstairs.". From Wordnik.com. [Asked at the Saddleback Forum "when does a[n unborn] baby get human rights," why did Obama say the answer is "above my pay grade"?] Reference
She rose to a sitting position and regarded him with an expression akin to sadness. From Wordnik.com. [Emperor of Ansalon]
Although he never expressed contrition in terms akin to those used by his cinematic avatar. From Wordnik.com. [LewRockwell.com] Reference
"Self-respect!" interrupted his mother, with an expression akin to disgust flitting across her pale face. From Wordnik.com. [A Knight of the Nineteenth Century] Reference
Truly, Margaret had forgotten that, and she met Hilary's triumphant gaze with an expression akin to dismay. From Wordnik.com. [The Rebellion of Margaret] Reference
Every half minute he chanted a harsh, unintelligible phrase akin to the jabber of car conductors and grand opera. From Wordnik.com. [The Four Million] Reference
Though it it some what difficult to come up with space themed prank calls akin to "Is your refrigerator running". From Wordnik.com. [freshnews.org - most clicked links] Reference
It's a process that has been described as akin to smashing fine watches together to determine what makes them tick. From Wordnik.com. [openDemocracy] Reference
I can't help but wonder if maybe the wreckarator thinks that "Out of Town" is an expression akin to "Out of sight!" or similar. From Wordnik.com. [Phony] Reference
The mighty jungle ... 'the greenery seems to crowd in on you with a sensation that has been described as akin to snowblindness'. From Wordnik.com. [Travel news, travel guides and reviews | guardian.co.uk] Reference
"Eparistera Daimones" has been described as akin to a bleak, black ocean of heaviness, accentuated by moments of unexpected grace. From Wordnik.com. [BLABBERMOUTH.NET Latest News] Reference
Almost as the outer door closed upon Bale-Corphew, her hands dropped to her sides and an expression akin to terror crossed her eyes. From Wordnik.com. [The Mystics A Novel] Reference
It's kind of akin to cow tipping that folks do in the Midwest. From Wordnik.com. [Leading the Way] Reference
I mean, it's kind of akin to close - quarter battle, or tactical techniques that you use in confined spaces. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 26, 2001] Reference
As you mentioned, Kiran, you know, kind of akin to writing on the bathroom wall and it's really not regulated right now. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 19, 2008] Reference
It's kind of akin to saying "it's what's inside that counts" and you just know that only ugly chicks say stuff like that. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-01-01] Reference
Isn't that kind of akin to the idea that if your tooth hurts, you should break your toe, because then your tooth won't hurt anymore?. From Wordnik.com. [One Bright Star (1B*) Reignited] Reference
"I wasn't sp'akin 'to you," said Bridget, glaring past him at Annie. From Wordnik.com. [What's-His-Name] Reference
"It's kind of akin to putting lotion on your hands, so it's a long-term preservative," Camp said. From Wordnik.com. [NBC2 News] Reference
I maintain that when I was in the band, it was kind of akin to the early Who -- by the kids, for the kids. From Wordnik.com. [London Free Press] Reference
Even moderate Republicans complained in terms akin to those employed by ex-President Taft of Mr. Wilson's "partizan exclusion of. From Wordnik.com. [The Inside Story of the Peace Conference] Reference
Hmm, the Sejm is kind of akin to a Senator’s hold on legislation or nominees. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » The Fall of Poland] Reference
'' Others think this coldness is also a symptom of severe mental illness akin to multiple-personality disorder. From Wordnik.com. [Cradles To Coffins] Reference
It's true that for many people, the very concept of ending regular postal service is akin to ending civilization itself. From Wordnik.com. [Random Access: The End Of Snail Mail?] Reference
To prevent crisis, we need something more akin to a financial pre-emption doctrine to address systemic risks before they materialize. From Wordnik.com. [Name That Economy!] Reference
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