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The government began an inquiry last year into whether ad firms were funneling client dollars away from certain media platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The Commerce Department found last year that Chinese companies were funneling panels through Southeast Asian countries to skirt U.S. trade laws.

From Washington Times • May 24, 2023

“Once it hit those lower elevations, those southwest winds were funneling down the terrain,” Cox said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2021

When firefighters arrived about 1:15 a.m. at the house the first floor was engulfed and flames were funneling out of every window, news media reported.

From Reuters • Aug. 12, 2019

Stephens did not specify which terrorism cases Ratcliffe posecuted, however, and did not comment on the discrepancy between the statement on Ratcliffe's website that he "convicted individuals who were funneling money to Hamas."

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2019