sap
Example Sentences
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Advancements that seek to end the friction of reality — the freak occurrences, edge cases and bum luck of a given day — ultimately sap the world of excitement and color.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
Travel-related companies have weathered investor fears that the war with Iran would sap demand for leisure travel.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
I think they’re doing so not only because they’re personally disgusted, but because they agree with Judge McKeown that this behavior will eventually sap their authority as a court.
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026
The attacks do more than just knock out the power -- they also sap the morale, particularly of the communities of workers and families that have been built around the plants.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
"I need you to be careful with the flower of immortality when you find it. If you get contaminated by it—if its pollen or sap enters your system—there could be adverse side effects."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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