as in channeled
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
channelized all of his resources into winning that state's crucial primary
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Yachting is supplying funds that are properly channeled into grassroots development projects that align with scientific conservation efforts and a preservation-first approach to tourism.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026 -
Highlight play Alexander-Walker channeled his inner contortionist in the second quarter.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The bill Newsom did not support would have mandated comprehensive insurance coverage for medically necessary menopause and perimenopause treatments, required doctors to complete continuing education on menopause and directed the medical board to develop a continuing education curriculum.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Some cars were being directed over a small dirt embankment to an offramp by CHP officers.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The truth was that the MA plan would have funneled money from low-income seniors to a discretionary fund controlled by the mayor and union leaders.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood said Azure would have grown 40% if the company had funneled all of its new graphics processing unit chips in the first and second quarter into its Azure business.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The annual point-in-time count, which is imperfect but offers a snapshot of homelessness, is conducted in late January each year.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kristi Noem may have to fall on her sword, but a major reset of how ICE operations in Minneapolis are conducted is the best way to get the country back on track in terms of enforcing immigration law.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Channelized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channelized. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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