weed out

Then he was able to weed out those who were incapable of entering into his purpose.

These are the years that weed out those that have mistaken their calling.

Only in this way will it be possible to weed out the undesirable risks.

And we were ready to weed out the Democratic leaders when it started.

He began to weed out the worthless officers and to court-martial the rascals.

I'd like Ellis and Monier-Owen to see them and to weed out the bad ones.

Weed out the inferior stock that never did or will pay for their keep.

She knew what persons to cultivate, and what elements to weed out of their lives.

Yes, because I will want to weed out the goats from the sheep pretty soon, and at that time a mistake might cost us dear.

He prevents his men from organizing, and employs spies to weed out the radicals and to sow dissensions.