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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Christo and Jeanne-Claude disregarded all threats of legal action, directing Running Fence to complete its predestined voyage into the sea.—
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Ramsay told Vulture that her directing style on the movie was born of wanting the actors to feel free on the set.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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There were some major wins on the red carpet, with Mia Goth stepping out in Dior and Ariana Grande channelling her inner-Glinda in a beaded Alberta Ferretti number.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
5 Jan. 2026
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Sure enough, Rico Dowdle slipped (again), botched the pitchback (which Bryce Young tried to pick up rather than immediately dive on, unfortunately channeling Cam Newton in the Super Bowl) and the Bucs recovered.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Jan. 2026
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At first glance, the Rural Health Transformation Program appears to be just a conduit for funneling funds to strapped rural hospitals and clinics facing slashed Medicaid spending.—
Isabella Cueto,
STAT,
29 Dec. 2025
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Keeler was accused of funneling casino cash to a Republican political group.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
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Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, an advanced weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
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7 Jan. 2026
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is conducting the in-custody death investigation.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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This Amazon lookalike comes with pants and a button-down shirt with piping along the hems to offer comfort, warmth, and style all in one.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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Here are five stellar spots around the Bay Area for picking up a piping mug of cocoa that’s not just satisfying but also memorable.—
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Mercury News,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Canalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canalizing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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