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[chan-l] / ˈtʃæn l /




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Fox News has also broadened its base of advertisers in recent years and benefits from negotiated increases in revenue from cable and satellite providers that carry the channel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

As the channel marks its 20th anniversary, it is set to bring back some of its freestyle formats in the hope of discovering a new generation of rappers.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Velshi’s on-air analysis will be augmented by an additional feed called VelshiCast, a behind-the-scenes look that will stream on MS NOW’s YouTube channel.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

Talks in the main diplomatic channel, mediated by Qatar, are stuck on whether the U.S. or Iran should be the first to make concessions to move talks along, the mediators said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

To attract more followers to his YouTube channel.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

The denial was aimed at maintaining channels through which North Korea could continue laundering and using the cryptocurrency, Bosack added.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

As for Kornacki, he became NBC News’ chief data analyst after NBCUniversal’s owner, Comcast, spun off MS NOW along with USA Network, Syfy, E!, and its other cable channels into a venture known as Versant.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

Estee Lauder has spent the past several years working to turn around the business, increasing investments in its consumer-facing operations and expanding into higher-growth sales channels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Binance said it replaced customers' assets using a combination of channels that include its corporate treasury and its futures insurance and emergency reserve funds.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Then Georgie got the bright idea to change channels while Mr. Potter was awake.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn

When the Milwaukee County Zoo was gearing up for its “free day” for guests earlier this month, Foenem channeled his excitement into a song.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Unavoidably the text has been chopped and channeled, with some swapping of parts, bits of narration screwed into dialogue and events described in a paragraph blown out into scenes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It was so much energy getting channeled into one big opting-out.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

When he sat down to write "Insidious: Out of the Further," the sixth installement of the blockbuster horror franchise, director Jacob Chase channeled his fears over a major life event: becoming a parent.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

“I've never channeled the light before. Well, I mean, that's not how we do it. Or what we call it.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Dew gathers on their skin and is channelled towards their mouths through microscopic grooves, while their tongues can also collect fog water condensed on plants, sand and rocks.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Anger at the exam mishandling has been channelled by the newly-founded satirical "Cockroach People's Party", which has won millions of followers on social media since its launch in May.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

Their name is an anagram of the phrase "I'm Fearless", and those early songs channelled the girl group trope of combative, bulletproof confidence.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

The fear in her voice channelled perfectly with the charmspeak.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

Friedman was, as usual, channeling mainstream foreign policy dogma, which briefly held that constructive change might emerge from the chaotic aftermath of the Oct.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

The original model of the Integratron was among the collection, along with blueprints, photographs, books and recordings of Van Tassel channeling what he described as “beings from beyond.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Here, drawing on comments from many readers and channeling my own modest ideas, are suggestions to improve how capitalism works.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The teenager behind the kit is locked into “Driven to Tears,” the Police’s reggae-charged protest song, channeling its sharp, syncopated beats with controlled fury.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

“I want you to try channeling the splendor again,” said Badwa.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

By the age of 23, Jamal was a multimillionaire and channelling his success into helping others.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

In September, Seoul announced plans for a 162.3 trillion won "Future Fund" next year, aimed at channelling record tax revenues from the country’s chip boom into long-term growth.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

He has staked his leadership on aggressive reforms that aim to deliver double-digit growth, slashing bureaucratic red tape, empowering the private sector and channelling vast resources into mega-projects.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

He said he was "grateful" to Mrs Davies and her family for "channelling their grief from their really tragic circumstance into this kind of cause for action".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025

‘Who wants to be the next Popsicle?’ she yelled, channelling anger into her charmspeak.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan


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