sift

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But with the surge in documentaries, it can be hard to sift through what’s worth your time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The technology can sift through vast quantities of data, including "satellite images, radar, electromagnetic waves, sound, drone images and sometimes real-time video," he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Analysts monitored senior officials’ communications, increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to sift through a massive volume of intercepted calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

To help you sift through the noise, we’re launching a new newsletter: Executive Dysfunction.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

No more, the cool gray sift of days, the diligent waiting for the future to trickle forth.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor