sifting
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But if you’re not feeling patriotic—or feel like you might just need a backup for Team USA on the off-chance they don’t go all the way, here’s our guide to sifting through the field.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Still, sifting through BDCs for winners feels like a dangerous business right now.
From Barron's • May 21, 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
Some cichlids evolved into predators, while others specialized in feeding on algae, sifting sand, or consuming plankton.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
The Colonel’s at his desk, sifting through a pile of papers, putting some into a red box.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
