sort out
Britishverb
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to find a solution to (a problem, etc), esp to make clear or tidy
it took a long time to sort out the mess
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to take or separate, as from a larger group
he sorted out the most likely ones
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to organize into an orderly and disciplined group
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informal to beat or punish
Example Sentences
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“We think that the sorting out of these uncertainties plus likely somewhat slower earnings growth are likely to place a brake on share price appreciation.”
From MarketWatch
He has been spending a lot of time in Japan trying to help them sort out their engine protect.
From BBC
Last month, Disney requested an investigation to sort out Paul’s and Mortensen’s differing accounts of the February incident, according to people close to the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly the sensitive situation.
From Los Angeles Times
Her answer was definite: We should sort out and sell or give away almost all of our trinkets, T-shirts, books and baubles before we die—rather than leaving a dreary chore for friends or families.
"And now I am here also because of the illegal attacks on Iran. I know Iran is not perfect, but the Iranian people should be left to sort out their own problems," she told AFP.
From Barron's
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