distill

Example Sentences

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Allow us to distill some relevant facts that he omits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Like “The Pitt,” “St. Denis Medical” and “Scrubs” distill the unique relationships between doctors, nurses and patients.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

“One, it’s a great way to distill everything that’s happening in the world, because the ribeye doesn’t lie,” said Lewis.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

If prediction markets distill the wisdom of the crowd, a larger crowd makes for more accurate predictions.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

“Sheriff, how many times do I have to ask that you send them down to the lab? I can’t do anything here, and it takes a while to distill the vaccine.”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland