filtering

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In February he launched press conferences reserved for new media and influencers, which led to accusations that he was "filtering" journalists.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The team said if water is collected from a stream there is no guarantee filtering alone will make the water safe to drink and recommended secondary treatment such as boiling or chemical treatments.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

However, he acknowledged YouTube is a particular quandary: its shifting sea of content makes real-time filtering nearly impossible, for Google or school districts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

By filtering out these outside influences, the researchers uncovered a much stronger genetic signal than previously recognized.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

I jumped and got a quick look at them, but it was difficult to see in the sunlight filtering through the cabin’s windows.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce