sifting

Example Sentences

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Still, sifting through BDCs for winners feels like a dangerous business right now.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

On Sunday, about 10 forensics workers were seen sifting through material on Coldharbour Lane at the site of the shooting, which the BBC was told is often used to host barbecues.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Alien hunters now are looking for any sign of technology, radio or not, and sifting through data from large observatories that span the electromagnetic spectrum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

But most are not well versed in sifting through medical research, and separating high-quality evidence from anecdotes and hunches.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Viola sat sifting soft hillocks of white flour with Idabelle for company.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly