sort through
phrasal verb
sorted through; sorting through; sorts through
: to look at things and put them in a particular order especially while searching for something
He sorted through the papers.
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But when sorting through Halloween treats, Peanut M&Ms, 100 Grands and Almond Joys may be better options over Rolos, Krackels and Crunches.
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Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
Their mission was to sort through a three-year backlog of mail — 17 million letters in all — yet to be delivered to American soldiers overseas, to restore morale on the front lines.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
The effort that sorting through your options may require should not discourage you from seeking financial guidance, however.
—Becca Stanek, theweek, 2 Oct. 2024
How to sort through the judges To take the easy route, simply go to the website for the Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation and select your county to see the judges on your ballot, along with their ratings (all favorable this year).
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
Their mission was to sort through a three-year backlog of mail — 17 million letters in all — yet to be delivered to American soldiers overseas, to restore morale on the front lines.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2024
The effort that sorting through your options may require should not discourage you from seeking financial guidance, however.
—Becca Stanek, theweek, 2 Oct. 2024
How to sort through the judges To take the easy route, simply go to the website for the Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation and select your county to see the judges on your ballot, along with their ratings (all favorable this year).
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Sort through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sort%20through. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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