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distill

[dih-stil] / dɪˈstɪl /


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Like any good pastor, he knows how to distill that discontent into soundbites and stories.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Allow us to distill some relevant facts that he omits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Patience; communication, organizational and presentation skills; the ability to distill complex ideas; and project-management skills are all qualities and skills that can be valuable in many other professions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

For the predictions to be accurate, or efficient, the platforms rely on a pool of traders to distill the wisdom of the crowd.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

“Part of the sugarcane-making process. They distill it.”

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




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