sifting

Example Sentences

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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

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

In a movie that is heavily indebted to “Paranormal Activity,” which also involved sifting through recordings of sleeping people in search of a mystery demon, Mr. Tuason does well for a while.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

All around us, people perceptibly in need of new clothes are sifting through the racks and piles of hanging and folded goods.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone