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.
has funneled
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present perfectof funnel (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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California has funneled billions of dollars toward curbing planet-warming gases from cows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
For decades China has funneled billions of dollars into investment and infrastructure projects across Latin America.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 26, 2023
No. 3 Purdue has funneled its offense through 7-foot-4 Zach Edey, the likely frontrunner for national player of the year who has led the Boilermakers to the No. 1 ranking twice this season.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
Meta has funneled billions of dollars into making that vision a reality, which has helped the VR app market grow from a niche audience of gamers to one with some mainstream recognition.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2022
The Japanese government has funneled aid into India to support the expansion of technology education.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2022
