as in channels
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
the director of the charity should be canalizing the flow of donations so that the money ends up where it is most needed
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The light blue color instantly channels coastal energy, while the relaxed fit feels ideal for everything from lazy lunches to wandering beach towns afterward.
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This guest channels major Chloé energy by styling belted, muted pink jeans with a romantic yet structured ruffled blouse, platform clogs, round sunnies, and a top-handle bag.
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Robyn Linscott, who directs education and family policy at The Arc of the United States, a major disability rights group, recalled attending a three-hour listening session the Education Department hosted in January.
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Provide a Focal Point Include a focal point that directs the eye and gives it a place to rest.
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The company also currently pipes water to 26 of its own data centers, and is working on more than 100 more such water reclamation projects.
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The company has raced to lock in distribution, securing a high-profile partnership with retail brokerage Robinhood that pipes its markets directly into mainstream trading apps used by millions of Americans.
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San Diego City Council members are calling for fundamental changes to the city’s 4-year-old opportunity fund, which funnels money to recreation centers in low-income areas where community donations tend to lag.
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The zone then funnels carcasses to the seafloor, and very little sediment movement at those depths means that the carcasses stay exposed to scavengers.
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While the list carries few immediate legal repercussions, it’s widely considered a red flag to investors that can precede more punitive trade restrictions.
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Each of the offenses carries a maximum of 20 years in prison.
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The officer who fired their weapon has been placed on administrative leave as the state law enforcement agency conducts its investigation, per standard protocol.
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When a tech company conducts an internal safety review, the primary audience is often its board of directors, its investors and its public relations team.
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“Canalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canalizes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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