tapped out
Example Sentences
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Or retailers, which—when they finally stocked their shelves in 2022 after years of pandemic-related shortages—discovered that inflation-weary consumers were tapped out.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
“Everything followed him,” Starr added as he tapped out Donegan’s signature rhythm and Burnett looked on with a smile.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
The big problem with the latest quarter seemed to be that FanDuel won too many bets, leaving its users tapped out and unable to bet more.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
Many would-be funders of Cuomo or other hypothetical candidates have simply tapped out, and many in New York’s business elites no longer want to send good money after bad.
From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025
His fingers tapped out a rhythm, trying to find a new count, but it was futile.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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