as in route
a direct way of passing along information or supplies
an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply
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Ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers who are capable of navigating challenges and changing market conditions — driving innovation and maintaining organizational stability.
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Karen Hinds, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
During the hour, conversation glided seamlessly between topics like the late-bloomer-to-kink pipeline, the virtues of being selfish in bed and a spate of other sexy encounters.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Citi adds a positive catalyst watch on ServiceNow Citi said its checks show a strong pipeline.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The company argued the additional 380 acres would be an expansion of the existing operation because the new site would be connected by three water and slurry pipelines and a land corridor.
—Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 12 Jan. 2026
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The targets included weapons caches, supply routes and other infrastructure used by the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, Hawkins said in an email.—
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Ponds read Moore’s eyes the whole way and when Moore threw the ball to the left side, Ponds jumped the route and sauntered 25 yards into the end zone.—
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Angelic children are conduits between life and death.—
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That may not be considered overly important, but the media remain the best conduit between the England team and its supporters, even in the social media age.—
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Hoyer plans to formally announce his retirement in a speech on the House floor Thursday morning, the source said.—
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The source claims the couple don't spend much time together otherwise, beyond their joint public appearances.—
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Solutions can be as simple as adding foam insulation or installing outlet sealers.—
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The outlet also said that Rezaei maintained that Iran would abandon any notion of a ceasefire if attacked.—
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Exact numbers for your cable channel can vary depending on the TV provider.—
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Watch the 49ers-Jags game is streamable with DirecTV, which carries FOX, along with more than 90 other channels — such as ESPN, ABC, Fox, NBC, NFL Network, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel and others.—
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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipeline. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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