sift

Example Sentences

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"If something has come from space, it will likely include metals that will attach to the magnet and the sieves will enable people to sift possible micrometeorites from other materials," Grimes added.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“There were a lot of wild family dynamics to sift through,” says Aselton, whose previous films as director include “The Freebie” and “Magic Hour.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

Analysts monitored senior officials’ communications, increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to sift through a massive volume of intercepted calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Olanna went to the backyard and began to sift through the metal bucket of ash.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie