sift
verb (used with object)
to separate and retain the coarse parts of (flour, ashes, etc.) with a sieve.
will be sifting
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future progressiveof sift.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors and the defense will be sifting the jury pool in hopes of seating panelists friendly to their view of the case — or at least keeping off the jury anyone who's not.
From Fox News ● Nov. 1, 2021
Prosecutors and the defense will be sifting the jury pool in hopes of seating panelists friendly to their view of the case — or at least keeping off the jury anyone who’s not.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2021
Couch, the acting executive director for the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association, said the hard part will be sifting through what he says will be a high number of applications from well-established businesses.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 17, 2017
Following one of the league’s greatest turnarounds, with another 11-win regular season and a division title, the Colts will be sifting through options.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2014
“He will be sifting through this for quite a while,” said Kirk Jowers, a Romney friend.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2012
