chaff

Example Sentences

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“The big challenge for investors is to separate the wheat from the chaff and make sure that they don’t punish the true winners,” he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Seven hundred reviewers will attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff, while 1,300 arts industry professionals will scour the city for shows to take on tour, or make into television.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

In some cases, the Chinese jets released chaff or flares that could have damaged the engines of the U.S. aircraft.

From Washington Times • Oct. 17, 2023

Using analogies, officials described the analysis process as looking for a needle in a haystack, or separating the wheat from the chaff.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2023

Amaka would divide the rice into smaller portions to blow the chaff out afterward.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie