Example Sentences

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Sped-up versions of songs are siphoning off already-paltry streaming revenues.

From Slate • May 28, 2023

Those opportunities are siphoning off potential UPS workers and creating more manual labor for those who remain, said Ross Kinson, a business agent for the local Teamsters.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022

The parent company of a West Virginia newspaper chain has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook and Google parent company Alphabet, alleging the platforms are siphoning away much-needed digital ad revenue.

From The Verge • Feb. 8, 2021

And the Golden Knights are siphoning confidence from the Stars and building on it, knowing they can handle taking the odd penalty or two.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2020

And the Golden Knights are siphoning confidence from the Stars and building on it, knowing they can handle taking the odd penalty or two.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2020