canalized

past tense of canalize
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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  • Written and directed by Zargara, the short follows Arash (Sia Alipour), a young athlete on the cusp of professional wrestling stardom.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • It will be directed by Robert Alexander, Marshall Curry, Neil Berkeley and Jason Zeldes.
    Peter White, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • For example, of the 2,430 Major League Baseball games played during the 2024 regular season, only 150 were carried nationally on traditional broadcast or streaming channels.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This marks the show’s return to FOX, which carried the show from its 1990 inaugural broadcast through 2006.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Adidas said an official search was conducted on Tuesday in several locations in Germany, including its headquarters in Herzogenaurach, confirming media reports.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Hilton Hotels Hilton conducted a survey focused on connectivity and personalization that found that 60% of travelers book consistently with one brand or one credit card to maximize their benefits.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Canalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canalized. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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