filter through

Example Sentences

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But the benefits of a deal would be uneven and take time to filter through.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 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

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

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