tapping

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Its internal speaker plays a rumbling soundtrack that sends the drumsticks attached to the instrument flittering, giving the sense of a ghostly presence tapping out a brooding dirge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Countries are tapping into oil inventories and strategic reserves at a "record pace" due to supply disruption during the Middle East war, the International Energy Agency said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Cassie, though, could be Maddy’s second shot at tapping into this Gold Rush.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

She would prioritize maintaining trust in the legal system, tapping into her experience in defense, prosecution and civil litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

There was a woman at the far end of the room tapping at the surface of a desk like the one in Dr. Achebe’s office.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste