as in directed
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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All of which is to say the original film’s artistic accomplishments are perfectly possible to emulate — or imitate outright, as the sequel (again directed by Frankel, and written by Aline Brosh McKenna) is mostly content to do.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026 -
The film is directed and produced by Frank Licari and Hele Murphy.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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What’s less traditional is the profuse hybrid output, channeled through four drive modes—EV, Sport, Sport+, and Race.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Streep, 76, channeled Miranda Priestly by wearing a statement-making red cape coat from Givenchy by Sarah Burton's Fall 2026 collection, accessorized with black leather opera gloves, black Stuart Weitzman shoes, sparkling David Yurman jewelry and large black oversized glasses.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Discontent among a segment of Ohio’s conservative voters is being funneled into curiosity about Casey Putsch's campaign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to campaign finance documents filed in February, the company has funnelled over $12 million into the group.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Another carried a sign supporting the addition of Trump to Mount Rushmore.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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So the water folks celebrated a year of more local water, but less water available that can be piped from Northern California.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The premiss of these fancy looking bites is essentially just mashed potatoes that are piped into individual rounds then baked until golden on the outside while the inside remains soft and creamy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Working with local police, the Secret Service conducted site reviews of the sprawling complex and established a security perimeter to prevent suspicious individuals from approaching the president and other VIP attendees.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ravens conducted a protracted search, hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter — one of Harbaugh’s former assistants — as the franchise’s fourth head coach.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Canalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canalized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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