chaff
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“Our sense remains that the core of the AI thesis remains intact and would probably survive a continued separating of the wheat from the chaff in the frothier parts of the equity market.”
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
It's more about whether you actually believe in something — and boy, oh boy, has the wheat been separated from the chaff in that respect.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2025
Seven hundred reviewers will attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff, while 1,300 arts industry professionals will scour the city for shows to take on tour, or make into television.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024
For centuries, the process of milling rice — white or brown, sticky or sweet — produced bran, chaff and dust, and storing it brought vermin, fungi and spoilage.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024
Hazel jumped lightly on it and from there to the thick planks, which were old and soft-surfaced, dusty and covered with chaff.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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