filter out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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In cities across the Midwest and Northeast, people wore masks outdoors to filter out the dangerous air.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The makers also claim certain designs can filter out unwanted noise to make acts on-stage sound clearer, something Paula says she's experienced.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
“I don’t want them to restrict YouTube in my district,” he said, “but Google doesn’t make it very easy” to filter out distractions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
That includes the pressure of trying to filter out thousands of screaming fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
The residents started to filter out of the dining room.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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