Example Sentences

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John Adams may have been channeling Gibbon in his warning to Americans:

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2025

But the 17 “navigators” who work with kids also have been channeling young people into the program on their own — rather than receiving all clients through the prosecutor’s office.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2023

Asked to name a character flaw, Truss might have been channeling the Iron Lady when she admitted to being “a bit relentless.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2022

The Rams must have been channeling their old roots by giving Todd Gurley so few touches last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2018

Mr. Lindberg, who was in his mid-30s when he wrote “Arena,” may have been channeling Sibelius.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2010