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By June 1997, the researchers had winnowed the candidates to 10 genes near one tip of chromosome 16.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 22, 2021

Cantlay’s final birdie allowed him to finish strong after a wobbly four-hole stretch that had winnowed his four-shot lead down to one.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2021

It was already focused on Woods and had winnowed the other final candidates to a small group that included Federer and Nadal.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2021

The New York Fed began its search for a new president last fall and by mid-March had winnowed its pool down to three finalists, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2018

David had been fleeing from his rebellious Absalom, and his adversity had winnowed his friends.

From Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII by Maclaren, Alexander