sift

Example Sentences

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He began to sift through hundreds of disordered pages.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

And when they do they're increasingly turning to AI to help them sift through the vast volume of applications.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

In the Wednesday video, he said AI is being used to sift through vast amounts of data in seconds so that U.S. leaders can make decisions faster than the enemy can react.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The technology can sift through vast quantities of data, including "satellite images, radar, electromagnetic waves, sound, drone images and sometimes real-time video," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Once she disappears into the bathroom, Scoob tries to sift through some of the new stuff he’s learned and get his bearings.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone