funnel

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Newman called the Neo a “strategic on-ramp product” that can “expand the funnel of users who can then be monetized through Apple’s higher-margin services platform.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

It will funnel the funds toward “future-oriented” sectors, like AI and advanced robotics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Scientists are interested in these areas of deep water and steep mountains because they can funnel nutrient-rich water up to the surface, providing feeding grounds for animals or as fishing spots.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

In the CMZ, cold molecular gas moves along elongated filaments that funnel material into dense clumps where stars can form.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Jessie carefully positioned the water bottle in the wire cage, aimed the spout into the base of the funnel, then unscrewed the bottle cap.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser