ferret out

Example Sentences

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They’re all law-abiding people, and this directive ostensibly aims to ferret out terrorists and criminals.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

The modern discipline of psychology would ferret out the private motives of regular and refined collectors alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

We will ferret out students who protest against my policies.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency set up its own internal team at the agency to ferret out information from its files.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

“Faithless creature,” Oriana says, looking at me as though through the sheer intensity of her gaze she might ferret out my secrets.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black