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taps

[taps] / tæps /




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Geothermal technology taps into pockets of heat rising from the center of the earth, which is then used to spin turbines to generate power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Last week, Microsoft announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to build a healthcare-focused AI model that taps Mayo’s clinical health data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Bottle collection points opened again on Sunday after taps started running dry for thousands of customers in Kent on 23 May.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Recent drawdowns include smaller taps in the 2011 due to the Libyan crisis and in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

He taps the thick leather book on the corner of his desk.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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