taps

Example Sentences

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The 140-year-old Albemarle, for example, taps the knowledge of some of its older workers concluding their careers by helping the company make detailed specifications for aging plants.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Inside a booth, he taps a screen and goes through the steps to make a report.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“OPEC+ is showing it is prepared to use spare capacity if needed, but it is not willing to open the taps aggressively at this stage,” the head of geopolitical analysis says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The same suspect drops a $20 bill behind the victim, then taps them on the shoulder to alert them that they appear to have dropped some money.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

I waited for the door to close behind Frankie before twisting on the taps.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros