filtering

Example Sentences

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Several justices seemed drawn to the idea that the process was somehow less constitutionally troubling because the initial search involved automated filtering rather than human eyes manually reviewing every account.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

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

It was a small, worm-like animal that spent most of its time in one place, feeding by filtering plankton from seawater.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 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

I should be filtering my thoughts, but my anger overrides my fear.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed