filter through
Example Sentences
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More important are the so-called second-order effects as higher petroleum costs filter through the economy, affecting other goods, such as fertilizers, and services, notably transportation prices such as airfares.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
It will take a while for the selloff to filter through to the gas pump, although the U.S. plan to help clear the backlog of ships at the Strait of Hormuz could help.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
No one can predict how long the Iran war will last, how it might affect global energy prices, and how it might filter through to the American economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Mr. Powell wisely avoided speculating on how energy prices might filter through to inflation data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Thin strips of moonlight filter through the slatted sides of the stock car.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
