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sifts

verb

present tense third-person singular of sift

as in filters

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This specific layout filters out background protons and electrons while mapping the exact direction of incoming neutrons, thereby differentiating between normal atmospheric radiation and a hidden nuclear weapon.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Clean range hood filters monthly to prevent grease buildup and maintain proper ventilation.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of filters

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Typically, an embryologist inspects embryos produced through IVF and assesses their quality.

— Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
The robot inspects nearby infrastructure on its own schedule, then finds its way back to the station, latches on, recharges inductively, and offloads its data, all without a ship or a crew anywhere nearby.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Definition of inspects

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The problem develops when a female fly lays its eggs in open wounds and mucus.

— John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
The new world screwworm is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the fresh wounds of warm-blooded animals, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

— Brayden Garcia July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

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When individuals enter the jail system, the Sacramento County Department of Health Services screens them, asking about matters that include medical and mental health conditions as well as factors such as housing status.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Other schools opted to use the grant funds to upgrade their visitor management platforms, which screens guests who enter the buildings.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of screens

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Choose a soothing activity, maybe watercolor, music, cooking, or a quiet walk, and give it your full attention so your spirit settles.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Merchants pay interchange on card payments and hold working balances that earn them nothing, and a coin that settles instantly, costs less to accept and, under Open USD’s model, pays them the yield on their balances answers both at once.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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