channelizing

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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  • She is joined by Indonesian director Yosep Anggi Noen as directing mentor and cinematographer Park Junghun as cinematography mentor.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • On Friday, Putin visited the Russian military headquarters directing the action in Ukraine to receive a report on the capture of the city of Kostyantynivka after weeks of intense street battles.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
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  • Vanessa also wears the hats of playwright, motivational speaker, and retreat host, channeling her storytelling gift across multiple creative platforms.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
  • Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 June 2026
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  • If Iran’s atomic weapons infrastructure was destroyed in this war, funneling hundreds of billions into the country can’t be used to rebuild it.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
  • Prosecutors alleged a conspiracy to influence Madigan by funneling payments to do-nothing subcontractors and other political perks to the speaker and then washing it from the utility’s books.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
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  • While conducting surveillance, McCurnin spotted a man riding an electric scooter who matched the suspect’s description.
    Velvet Wu July 1, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Central Command shared images of sailors conducting nighttime operations, flight operations and maintaining an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the vessel.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Demonstrators express frustration Protesters marching through Johannesburg’s city center Tuesday included young men carrying traditional fighting sticks and women of all ages.
    Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Dark figures were darting through the shadows—Germans were carrying sacks and pillows to their building.
    Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
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“Channelizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channelizing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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