sorting

Example Sentences

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They’d been expecting a large file, but sorting through 400 pages was overwhelming at first.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“A work in progress,” she says about sorting through some difficulties with her partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“We think that the sorting out of these uncertainties plus likely somewhat slower earnings growth are likely to place a brake on share price appreciation.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Early in the morning, workers prepare to send parcels out for delivery by sorting them into large square tote bags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Arnold had started sorting through a thick pile of envelopes.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen