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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Further up the avenue, Claudie channels the South of France, complete with a bubbling fountain in its picturesque courtyard, while across the street, seductive spot Felice dishes up excellent pasta and tiramisu.—
Sara Liss,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
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Martin channels Eve from the Old Testament, cuddling up to a big white snake and striking various poses, apple in hand, for the photographer Ryan McGinley.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 4-4-2 structure provides a stable midfield base that funnels service quickly into central areas, from both centrally and wide.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, the American system, Farley argues, funnels too many young people toward white-collar paths, overlooking the lucrative and essential blue-collar economy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Leading an all-female filmmaking team, Vanessa Caswill (Love at First Sight, Little Women mini-series) directs Reminders of Him from a screenplay by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine, based on Hoover’s novel.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Lee Sunday Evans once again directs, much of the original ensemble (including a mini-orchestra) has returned, and Krit Robinson’s wooden oval is back, in slightly larger form.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The November 17th already carries considerable weight due to Cena's farewell.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The dukedom of York also carries a dark history, prompting speculation that the title itself may be unlucky, Vanity Fair reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 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,
24 Oct. 2025
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During regular elections, OCROV also conducts a risk-limiting audit for certain contests that are wholly within Orange County.—
Dorothy Elder,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Canalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canalizes. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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