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funnelled

  • past participle
    of funnel.
    funnel
    noun
    a cone-shaped utensil with a tube at the apex for conducting liquid or other substance through a small opening, as into a bottle, jug, or the like.
  • past tense form
    of funnel.
    funnel
    noun
    a cone-shaped utensil with a tube at the apex for conducting liquid or other substance through a small opening, as into a bottle, jug, or the like.

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Searle pointed out that Langsang Lirung sits on the crest of the high Himalayas and there are "incredibly steep valleys" on both sides of the mountain, which could have funnelled the water at higher speeds.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

When City had the ball, United's 4-4-2 funnelled them into wide areas, where they defended with four players.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026

Businessman Mr Low, who funnelled money to Michel, was accused of stealing about $4bn from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund during the infamous 1MDB scandal.

From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2025

Rijkenberg told parliament the money received from the United States was funnelled into the account of Eswatini's disaster agency, NDMA.

From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025

Money was funnelled into the country through trade union connections.

From Civilization and Beyond Learning from History by Scott Nearing