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.

Examples of sort through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So how then, does EWC sort through the chaos of counterfeits? —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 Sources stress there are other extenuating circumstances that FX and CEO John Landgraf are attempting to sort through to pave the way for a renewal. —

Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024 For help in sorting through your options, consider talking to a fee-only, fiduciary adviser. —

Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2024 One worker sorts through the hulking pile all day, wearing heavy duty gloves in case something sharp is caught in the sheets. —

Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024 But with tabs front and center at the top, sorting through the billions of mailing lists I’m subscribed to feels way less overwhelming. —

Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024 Other schools aren't able to sort through the data. —

Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024 Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Vest Best REI Shoe Deals Footwear lovers and sneakerheads will be thrilled to sort through the impressive selection of shoes that are available at a discount to REI members, including everything from hiking boots to trail running sneakers. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 Julien’s hired a crew of thirty to sort through everything. —

Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024

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