untapped

Example Sentences

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Scientists have discovered that ancient rocks deep beneath Canada are naturally releasing hydrogen gas, offering new evidence that Earth itself may contain significant untapped sources of clean energy.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

“They don’t have boundaries. They’re untapped in that way.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

If competitive differentiation is the first thing investors look for when justifying such a high valuation, the second is a huge untapped market.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Both companies think there is a large, untapped market for pill versions of weight-loss drugs, because some people don’t like needles or find pills more convenient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He said there were so many untapped sources of energy in the world that it was ridiculous to be burning all that fossil fuel.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls