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siphon

[sahy-fuhn] / ˈsaɪ fən /
NOUN
pipe
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New competitors began to siphon off market share, and fashion trends underwent a gradual shift to favor denim and workwear.

From Barron's • Dec. 13, 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, to siphon funds from Becerra’s dormant state campaign account between February 2022 and September 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

The alleged scam, and others like it, led to extensive soul-searching by streaming services on how to better protect artists from people abusing AI to siphon off royalty payments.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

Hatsue bent forward and slipped a forefinger inside the siphon.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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