taps

Example Sentences

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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

For years, doctors relied only on written memory tests, invasive spinal taps and expensive imaging to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The series also taps into wider conversations about age-gap relationships and the way they are perceived.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The dominance of e-commerce means shoppers from college students to retirees are used to buying marked-down clothing in just a few taps from the comfort of their sofas.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Arlo tilts his head up slightly and taps his index finger to his chin, as if he’s thinking really hard.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold