filtering

Example Sentences

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Humans can often sustain focus on a specific goal while filtering out competing information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

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

The sunlight, filtering through innumerable leaves, was still hot on their faces.

From "1984" by George Orwell