carefully sift
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
to examine or sort something with great attention to detail
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Examples (10)
- The detective had to carefully sift through all the documents.
- She carefully sifted the flour before adding it to the mixture.
- Please carefully sift the applicants to find the most qualified candidates.
- He carefully sifted through the old photographs, looking for a specific one.
- We need to carefully sift the information to identify any potential risks.
- The librarian carefully sifted the returned books for any damage.
- You must carefully sift the sand to remove any debris.
- The committee will carefully sift through the proposals received.
- She carefully sifted the evidence to build a strong case.
- The archaeologist carefully sifted the soil for ancient artifacts.