sap

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Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Advancements that seek to end the friction of reality — the freak occurrences, edge cases and bum luck of a given day — ultimately sap the world of excitement and color.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

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

“A much bigger unwind remains the risk for global equity markets as higher energy prices dampen growth prospects, while higher longer-dated interest rates sap the net present value earnings of the growth stocks,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

She stood in front of the mirror a long time, and finally decided she either looked like a sap or else she looked very beautiful.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers