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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With three ships already sailing in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, Virgin Voyages now aims to expand its reach with the help of Brilliant Lady, which channels many of the same fan-favorite features of the existing ships while putting in fresh new amenities for returning guests.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
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Above, British actress Suki Waterhouse channels her inner Faithfull with a fan en route into the premiere.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Chrome is absolutely central to Google's business model, serving as the gateway that funnels billions of users toward Google's search engine and, ultimately, its advertising goldmine.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The city also houses a small airport that funnels residents of about 50 Alaska Native villages to Anchorage for shopping and medical treatment.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The film, which Rodnyansky co-directs with Andriy Alferov, shows the impact of key events in Ukraine’s history such as the 1941 mass execution of Jews in Babyn Yar, where Rodnyansky’s own uncle was killed.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Instead of blasting in all directions, like a primitive roadside bomb, an EFP directs and concentrates the force of its explosion.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Riley’s output, Gaines had 98 yards on 14 carries, and Sherrod had 42 yards on just seven rushes.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Keondre Dixon ran for a pair of scores and had a team-high 13 carries.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Following compilation, our expert panel of distinguished cloud industry veterans conducts the evaluation and ranking process, with these leaders also empowered to suggest additional companies for consideration.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Canalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canalizes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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