tapped out
Example Sentences
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Oil stocks, which have risen since the start of the Iran war in late February, are starting to look tapped out.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
When broke people stop buying Big Macs and Americans stop overpaying for guacamole, the consumer is tapped out.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025
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
Good thing, because the bottom 90% is pretty tapped out.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
His hand tapped out the rhythm, and the terrifying flute played in his brain.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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