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canalizing

verb

present participle of canalize

as in directing

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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Mohammed was captured in Pakistan in 2003, accused of developing and directing the 9/11 attacks, as a leader of the Islamic militant group al-Qaida.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
At its height, the group controlled vast territory and millions of people in Iraq and Syria while encouraging or directing attacks far beyond its borders.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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With American refiners funneling the fuel oil into international markets, the domestic supply has dwindled, driving up prices.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The men’s pro basketball league found that his Los Angeles Clippers illegally circumvented its salary cap by funneling millions of dollars, off the books, to star player Kawhi Leonard.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

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Authorities didn't comment on the drone's origin or purpose, saying further investigation was needed, but two senior officials said the device was likely carrying explosives.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Since the raid, many have returned to work at US battery plants doing similar jobs, often on the same visas, while carrying the fear of being swept up again by immigration agents, the workers told CNN.

— Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

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Lockheed Martin is conducting the work under an Air National Guard contract.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Eagle’s team is conducting further analysis on the tooth, after which it will be returned to the museum’s collection.

— Corinne Purtill Follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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The finished product is similar in flavor to cheese straws, just a little more hearty and without all the fussing over mixing and piping pastry dough.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2026
For the best flavor, chill the filling for 30 minutes before piping into the shells.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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