filter through

Example Sentences

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Companies tend to make hiring plans months in advance, meaning any shifts in demand filter through with a lag.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Meanwhile, Capital Economics’ Gareth Leather thinks there are signs that strong export growth is finally starting to filter through to the rest of the economy, as real private consumption rose 4.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

CPI-E’s heavy weighting in medical care and housing means retirees face a delayed hit as oil costs filter through the broader economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Kacher: Every time we have seen a major architectural change filter through the tech industry, it takes a decade or more for it to be widely adopted.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Thin strips of moonlight filter through the slatted sides of the stock car.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen