tapping

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In other words, the reserves his company and others have been tapping — including the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, which is supposed to be used only for global emergencies — are about to run out.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Intervention was generally limited to emergencies: tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve during geopolitical disruptions, arranging a bailout amid a financial crisis, or joining allies to stabilize currency markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It suggests tapping your retirement fund before age 73 to help bring down your balances, along with your RMDs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Several of the president’s allies have already talked about tapping into the fund.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Let’s get a move on, Aunt Kitty,” I said, tapping on her door.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan