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Apps such as Mastodon and BlueSky, which have been siphoning off Twitter users since Mr. Musk took over, saw big increases in users.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023

The official reason for the U.S. cutting is that the Houthis, who control Northern Yemen, have been siphoning off food supplies and other aid intended for the Yemeni populace.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2020

The word at the party was that Fox had chosen to take the “high road” with the digital giants, despite the billions of dollars those companies have been siphoning away from the TV industry.

From New York Times • May 15, 2018

A spokesman said: "Spending levels on public health have remained consistent and it is inaccurate and wholly misleading to suggest that local authorities have been siphoning off funds to prop up services elsewhere."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2014

Cuomo has subpoenaed at least 13 companies in a widening probe into whether insurers have been siphoning for themselves millions of dollars of death benefits that were intended for families of deceased military personnel.

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2010