channelized

past tense of channelize
as in channeled
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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Verb
  • But on Friday, the governor directed them to start over, citing concerns about costs.
    Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
  • After California directed its public employees to work from home to limit the spread of COVID-19, the state paid those public servants stipends beginning October 2021 to help cover expenses workers needed to do their jobs remotely, such as the internet.
    William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • Following an arrival ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center, a private service was conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, before the location was opened up to the public, allowing mourners to come and pay their respects.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • The Heat carried that momentum into the second half, beginning the third quarter on a 26-16 run to extend its lead to 20 points midway through the period.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
  • His unwillingness to yield to villains and become crushed by his past is one of the most identifiable traits that has carried the character through years of origin stories.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Channelized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/channelized. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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