Phrasal Verbs With 'Winnow'

Winnow down phrasal verb

1. Meaning: Reduce the size of a group of people or things to have the best
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   » Example: We've WINNOWED DOWN the applicants to a shortlist of four.

Winnow out phrasal verb

1. Meaning: Remove the bad or less satisfactory people or things from a group to leave the best
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   » Example: We've WINNOWED OUT the weaker candidates.
2. Meaning: Remove the bad or less satisfactory people or things from a group to leave the best
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   » Example: We've WINNOWED OUT the weaker candidates.