winnowing
- present participle of winnow.
Example Sentences
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Back in 2018, the company started winnowing down its massive cash pile with the goal of maintaining equivalent cash and debt levels, but Apple said it will evaluate the two metrics separately going forward.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
Ask DePetro why someone might prefer his content to the nightly news, and he’ll gesture toward the rapidly winnowing media industry.
From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026
Squeezing through its aperture, it’s easy to reflect on the winnowing that happens at the end of our days, as physical, mental and other abilities slowly fade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled the shortlists for the 97th Oscars in 10 categories on Tuesday, winnowing the field of contenders across documentary, international feature, music, sound and visual effects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024
“May it be mine,” the reaper prays, “beside Demeter’s altar to dig the great winnowing fan through her heaps of corn, while she stands smiling by with sheaves and poppies in her hand.”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
