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tape

[teyp] / teɪp /
NOUN
ribbon of material
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VERB
record sounds, sights
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He said many want to operate legally but get caught up in red tape and called for a more "organized, sustainable model."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The US multinational maker of Post-it and Scotch tape also reached a $10 billion settlement in the United States in 2023 over contamination of water supplies.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Thater and Ayala adjusted the grid’s corners at the top, and marked the exact center of the wall with tape, before test projecting the footage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

For completeness a pencil is included in the tape exhibit.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Lily removes the lid, revealing assorted glue sticks, washi tape, bags of multicolored feathers, and gel pens.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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