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as in to pump
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
I let the stranded motorist siphon some of my gas so he could be on his way
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as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
investigators discovered that the so-called charitable organization was siphoning funds for personal use
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Recent Examples of siphon
In neighboring Orange County, a similar taxing district siphoned about $160 million in property taxes over the past 20 years out of the main county budget where it could have been spent on anything from affordable housing to public health.
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Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
The episode opens back in the cabin from Episode 5, with the camera closing in on Alice, who died after Agatha siphoned her power.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
These scams have become increasingly widespread, with recent reports indicating that billions of dollars are siphoned away from consumers worldwide.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Also deeply vested in the outcome is Orlando city government, which siphons away nearly $100 million of OUC’s annual income to pay for essential municipal services, but which also has been a strong advocate for the utility’s transformation to clean energy.
—Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
The episode opens back in the cabin from Episode 5, with the camera closing in on Alice, who died after Agatha siphoned her power.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
These scams have become increasingly widespread, with recent reports indicating that billions of dollars are siphoned away from consumers worldwide.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Also deeply vested in the outcome is Orlando city government, which siphons away nearly $100 million of OUC’s annual income to pay for essential municipal services, but which also has been a strong advocate for the utility’s transformation to clean energy.
—Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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Turf Wars The Tennessean recently published a project looking into the millions of dollars schools at all levels are pumping into athletic facilities, many of them centered around football, in order to retain student-athletes and attract new ones.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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James Maddison pumped his fists wildly in front of the crowd when Dejan Kulusevski put them 2-0 up but there was no repeat of those scenes at full time.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tik Tok is funneling intelligence and leverage to the CCP.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
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That is a key strand of TFG’s strategy, as growing revenues will allow fresh resources to be funnelled into the team.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Avoid Delays and Disputes Estate disputes can be costly, time-consuming, and emotionally draining.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Soak 8 hours to overnight, then drain and rinse thoroughly before cooking. Option 2: Cook the beans with baking soda: Place your beans in a large pot, covering them with water by about 2 inches.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Three years ago, the US government opened the funding spigot as Congress, with support from the Biden administration, directed $7.5 billion in funding to build tens of thousands of public charging stations.Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Alvarez prepared fraudulent returns himself and also directed his staff to follow fraudulent practices.Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For people who didn’t attend these events, Hitler’s frenzied emotional appeals were piped directly into living rooms through cheap radio sets.Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 29 Nov. 2024
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Layer leaves as desired and pipe additional frosting on backs of leaves as needed.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some studies suggest that Culex and Aedes mosquitoes can also transmit Oropouche.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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That's because the OLED T comes with a Zero Connect Box that wireless transmits 4K video and streaming apps from up to 30 feet away.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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