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as in to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
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as in purifier
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Recent Examples of filter
Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
The noise-rejecting microphones also filter out background noise for clearer phone calls.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Some of the tips: Invest in weather stripping and caulk to seal air leaks around doors and windows and in areas where pipes or wires come through cracks or gaps in walls.
Check whether filters for heating or air conditioning need to be cleaned or replaced.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Coming from a group, there’s so many different personalities and stories that everybody always has to be filtering through to make a cohesive group like Blackpink massively successful.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
The noise-rejecting microphones also filter out background noise for clearer phone calls.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Inside the theater, which was built in 1927 and has a gothic vibe of its own, Katya and Yang posted Instagram Stories of themselves with a black-and-white filter, continuing the 1922 theme.
—Lawrence Yee, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Some of the tips: Invest in weather stripping and caulk to seal air leaks around doors and windows and in areas where pipes or wires come through cracks or gaps in walls.
Check whether filters for heating or air conditioning need to be cleaned or replaced.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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These interventions not only strain vital resources like water but also fail to address the root cause of the problem—our warming planet.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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This typically involves keeping the area clean and dry, avoiding activities that can strain the wound(s), and elevating the wound (if possible) to reduce swelling.16 5.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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This misunderstanding can result in inaccurate measurements if the recipe doesn't clarify further with weights or detailed instructions.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Since its founding, the nonprofit has screened about twenty-seven thousand people.Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Stricken from the Cannes lineup back in May on political grounds, the anthology was screened just outside the festival as an act of protest: a fitting premiere for a defiant act of creativity in the face of genocide.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Startups tend to pivot to refine their product-market fit or better meet customer expectations.Parna Sarkar-Basu, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The oil extracted from flaxseeds is highly susceptible to spoiling.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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These attacks not only freeze critical systems but also extract sensitive data, leveraging threats of public exposure as an additional form of coercion.Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Because alpacas produce considerably less (by about a factor of ten) of the fleece-protecting lanolin oil than sheep, the fiber is easier to clean and prepare for use.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Expect to clean them more frequently in humid or rainy regions.Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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The bowl game offers the 19-year-old a final chance to fine tune his game before entering the offseason as one of college football’s most intriguing talents.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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After the game, the 24-year-old running back was shocked when reporters informed him the league could potentially fine him for the celebration.Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees need to trade for Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker and wash their Juan Soto blues away.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Filter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filter. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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