sapping
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What it suggests is each rally is sapping more and more strength from the bulls.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
Rising bond yields around the world are sapping investors’ appetite for stocks, interrupting a chip-stock rally that fueled major stock indexes to fresh highs this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
“Rising yields are sapping risk appetites on Wall Street,” said José Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
But playing long into the summer in sapping conditions to become world champions is beginning to take its toll.
From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025
He had strained himself from a too long lack of sleep and food; and the excitement was sapping his energy.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
