filtering

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A striking gray-striped coat featured geometric shadows that mimicked light filtering through Venetian blinds, appearing as if it had practically materialized from a black and white film.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

And listeners appear to want labels: in the Deezer–Ipsos poll, around 80% of respondents said AI-generated music should be clearly labelled, though views on filtering were more divided.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Some of the criticism may be filtering up to the president, who has grumbled that Iran is still throttling most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Discarded, the plastic mask had recycled itself, turning into pink dust, which the carpet in the elevator was already filtering away.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld