tapping

Example Sentences

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Beacon is tapping in to the former, Somaia said, adding that there are advantages to the strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The world is also tapping other energy sources.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

For Falakshahi, the only factor limiting further oil price spikes at the moment is China, "which is buying less oil than normal" by tapping into its vast strategic reserves.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Music is perhaps the purest of these art forms, tapping into our lizard brains to regulate our emotions that are seeking to make sense of this precious yet maddening existence.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“Because,” she replied, tapping the stack of envelopes against her hand, “I have been awaiting their responses.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan