canalizes

present tense third-person singular of canalize
as in channels
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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  • Projects such as these have a real impact in building empathy toward victims, said Valerie Higgins, who directs the Sustainable Cultural Heritage Program at the American University of Rome.
    Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Barry Jenkins directs, and at the premiere spoke about casting Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, the daughter of Simba (voiced by Donald Glover) and Nala (voiced by Beyoncé).
    Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • The inclusion of women athletes in mainstream sports games carries significant implications for visibility and representation.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Each path carries weighty consequences.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • The Luxury Institute, which conducts research specific to the luxury industry, confirms the high levels of employee discontent and adds context around the challenges front-line luxury goods associates are experiencing after the pandemic.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Findings included that the MPD uses excessive force, conducts unlawful stops, searches, and arrests, and unlawfully discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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