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channelizing

verb

present participle of channelize

as in directing

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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Perhaps the biggest was that an HBO Max Reddit account was hijacked and began directing users to an app that was actually infostealer malware in disguise.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
When Sarah has more set up for Flour & Fern, there will be posts here directing you to where to find us for all of your future event and day-to-day needs!

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 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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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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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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