sap

Example Sentences

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This could sap a key source of demand for stocks, according to Steve Blitz, chief U.S. economist at TSLombard, who highlighted this risk in commentary shared with MarketWatch on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

I think they’re doing so not only because they’re personally disgusted, but because they agree with Judge McKeown that this behavior will eventually sap their authority as a court.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

The honour has cast a global spotlight on a fragile cottage industry battling labour shortages, rampant adulteration and dwindling sap supplies.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

This sap is already known as a major pathway for Nipah virus transmission in Bangladesh.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

“So you’ve just decided? I didn’t think it worked like that. I thought love was supposed to happen when you least expected it, like a sap to the skull.”

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black