tapping

Example Sentences

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"We were really close to a deal, but they keep tapping us along."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In other words, the reserves his company and others have been tapping — including the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, which is supposed to be used only for global emergencies — are about to run out.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

It suggests tapping your retirement fund before age 73 to help bring down your balances, along with your RMDs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

BP named Manifold as its chairman last July, tapping an energy-industry outside to oversee a strategy revamp aimed at reviving the oil major’s fortunes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Jack’s grandfather asked, tapping her leg with his foot.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley