siphon
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The judge described the diversion of public funds as a gross abuse of public trust and said proxy companies and associates were used to siphon money from the projects.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“We believe this case was nothing more than a lawyer-driven attempt to siphon off charitable funds for their own gain,” the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Yet higher gas prices could siphon money away from other retailers in the next few months if they persist.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Higher energy prices tend to disproportionately hurt low-income people and siphon some of their spending from other areas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The clam’s siphon came into view; they saw the aperture through which its neck had retreated.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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