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Meanings of siphon off in inglês

Convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon.

        Usage of siphon off in inglês
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        The cute design also has a tall chimney to siphon off smoke.
        The Irish Times
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        They have used monopolistic control to siphon off advertising revenues from news organizations.
        The Guardian
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        He tried to use his flameweaving skills to siphon off their body heat.
        Worldwinder
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        It isn't right, someone like Tom, helping them siphon off half the river.
        The day the falls stood still
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        If he does, he can siphon off some of Pacquiao's stardom.
        The Guardian
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        Joyce reckons Danaher can siphon off $300 million of excess annual costs.
        Reuters
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        Why, I've had to siphon off server farms from at least half a dozen-
        White fire
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        Critics of the programs have said they would siphon off scarce resources from public schools.
        Reuters
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        He passed numerous abandoned vehicles, but he did not stop to siphon off some gas.
        Wastelands
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        The secret police will stick electrodes in our brains and siphon off our grimmest thoughts.
        The Irish Times
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        They discovered the fuel had been deliberately mixed with water which they managed to siphon off.
        Reuters
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        We can siphon off a cup of hidden melange or tons of it, whenever we please.
        Paul of dune
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        HBOS would extend far more money than the businesses needed, which the consultancy would then siphon off.
        Reuters
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        EU monitors are in place to ensure Ukraine does not siphon off gas, as Moscow has alleged.
        Reuters
        15
        Barring that, siphon off the fat with a turkey baster or ladle it off with a spoon.
        Mastering the grill: the owner's manual for outdoor cooking
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        Debt documents give companies more freedom to take risks or siphon off assets, even when they are struggling.
        Reuters
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