Example Sentences

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"The problem is all of these costs will filter through the supply chains for the rest of the year," said supply chain consultant Cameron Johnson.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Nigeria cyber-security professor Adedeji Oyenuga from Lagos State University says he hopes the news of Nigerians being sentenced will filter through to criminals and put them off.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

"The Fed's focus right now is strictly on inflation. The economy is weakening and their hope is that weakening will filter through to inflation."

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2023

Officials said the company is working on installing equipment that will filter 99.9% of emissions, but it’s not clear when that will occur.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2023

I place my hand over the patch of carpeting, like some truth will filter through.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson