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tap

[tap] / tæp /






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Vortexa’s Li predicted Chinese users would further tap its reserves—and the surprising resilience could continue for quite a while.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The prevailing view has been that U.S. companies are staying in China to tap the country’s consumers.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“It was just tap, tap, tap,” the president added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

If a pub doesn't have beer on tap, they likely have it in a bottle or can and you could try pouring two into a pint glass.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I’m going to tap for seven hours and fourteen minutes.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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