culled

Example Sentences

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“We help about 1,400 families a month and we plucked out who had experience at large financial institutions that we could learn from, and culled records from at least a thousand,” said Walter.

From MarketWatch

He also tried to reassure Ospreys fans a decision has not been made on its future as the professional team being culled, although they should still be concerned.

From BBC

He added that meat from deer culled around the estate was sold locally and supplied to a nearby primary school.

From BBC

Seagulls have for many years divided people living in Worcester with some people saying they should be culled.

From BBC

The group eventually culled the list to 30, he said, then narrowed it even more.

From Los Angeles Times