channeling

verb

variants or channelling
Definition of channelingnext
present participle of channel
as in focusing
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway an athletic youth who channeled all of his energy into sports

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  1. focusing
  2. siphoning
  3. directing
  4. conducting
Verb
  • By focusing on multi-generational strategies, advisors can foster engagement and cultivate relationships with younger clients, paving the way for long-term success and sustainability.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Amy Nguyen is a consultant, researcher and writer focusing on the nexus between sustainable business and global value chains.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of focusing
Verb
  • Still, there have been allegations of wrongdoing, including federal racketeering charges against him and other union officials in 2005, accusing Daggett and mob associates of enriching themselves through siphoning off union funds.
    Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Federal officials resolved more than a decade ago to crack down on whopping government overpayments to private Medicare Advantage health insurance plans, which were siphoning off billions of tax dollars every year.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of siphoning
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  • Looking at directing with an actor’s background, Siegel was able to add a unique style to the film.
    William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Deadline was first to report news of Lim’s directing deal.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of directing
Verb
  • But supplement companies have incentive to sell lithium OTC without conducting rigorous research on its effects.
    Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Employers conducting background checks should note that all states with comprehensive data privacy laws exempt background checks conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of conducting
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