sort through

Frequency: 7.415.0 per million words

to look through a number of things to find something or to put them in order

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Examples (10)

  • She was busily sorting through her clothes, looking for a suitable outfit.
  • He started sorting through the old family photos, reliving memories.
  • We need to sort through these documents to find the missing contract.
  • The editor had to sort through hundreds of submissions to pick the best ones.
  • Before making a decision, you should sort through all your options carefully.
  • It took me all morning to sort through the pile of mail.
  • The detective painstakingly sorted through the evidence at the crime scene.
  • Can you sort through your toys and donate the ones you don't play with anymore?
  • They are currently sorting through the applications for the new position.
  • We'll have to sort through our ideas and prioritize the most promising ones.