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sift through

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sift something through something
to make something pass through something such as a sieve. she sifted the powdered sugar through a strainer. Please sift the soil through this screen and watch for bits of pottery.
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sift through something

to examine all parts of something. The fire inspector sifted through the rubble, looking for clues to the start of the fire. We sifted through all the papers in the old trunk, but we did not find what we were looking for.
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If you''re thinking about getting one for your very own then you need to sift through the available Miami condo selections in the market to find the perfect home that fits all your basic needs, as well as getting it at a price that fits your budget.
The fines sift through the screen and into a wheelbarrow, while the unwanted debris tumbles out of the back of the machine.
Conversely, compost screens are also available in industrial size models and can be used to sift through large amounts of compost.
 
 
 
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