filtering

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In February he launched press conferences reserved for new media and influencers, which led to accusations that he was "filtering" journalists.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Internet monitor Netblocks noted that, as connectivity was restored, there were signs of "more extensive filtering" than it had observed during January's crackdown.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Several justices seemed drawn to the idea that the process was somehow less constitutionally troubling because the initial search involved automated filtering rather than human eyes manually reviewing every account.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

It was a small, worm-like animal that spent most of its time in one place, feeding by filtering plankton from seawater.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

There was just enough light filtering out from the cave to show that there were no trees anymore, no houses, no path, no rocks, no clouds, no sky.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix