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siphon

[sahy-fuhn] / ˈsaɪ fən /
NOUN
pipe
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The longer this money resides in your sister’s bank account, the more opportunity she will have to siphon it away or spend it.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, a newer entrant, Broadridge Financial Solutions, is seeking to siphon off some of their clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Cooper thinks the profession is due for a reckoning as concierge practices siphon more doctors and deepen health disparities.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

Corruption can siphon funds meant for health infrastructure, drug procurement or service delivery.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

Seriously, I have no idea where Mr. Neely finds all his excitement, but I wish I could siphon some of it off and give it to Mom.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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