Example Sentences

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A new book discovery app, Tertulia, is distilling online chatter about books to point readers to those that are driving discussions.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

“Scoop could not do what Inslee is very good at, which is distilling things into a 30-second sound bite,” his son said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2019

What would be most offensive is distilling the selections to show only one side of the conflict.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2015

Some 154 out of the 195 participating countries have submitted their national programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the United Nations, which is distilling them into a report to be published on Oct.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2015

His real hard work, for which no emolument would be a fitting reward, is distilling sunshine.

From Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels by Leacock, Stephen