sift

Example Sentences

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He began to sift through hundreds of disordered pages.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

"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

European defense giant Thales sells drones that use AI to sift through sonar data and find mines faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

But opportunities remain for investors willing to sift through the wreckage on Wall Street.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

As I sift through my stuff to see the damage, I remember Olga’s receipt.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez