sift

Example Sentences

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Sela sifted through her beads while I picked green flakes of paint from the table in a pointless attempt to keep my mouth shut.

From Literature

She hesitates before she speaks, like she’s sifting through words, making sure she chooses the right ones.

From Literature

Her gaze fell to the ground, pupils darting back and forth, as though she was sifting through every event of the past two days.

From Literature

It took roughly two weeks of tedious work, sifting through hours of grainy recordings.

From Los Angeles Times

But with the surge in documentaries, it can be hard to sift through what’s worth your time.

From Los Angeles Times