tapping

Example Sentences

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Eddie Van Halen, whose two-handed tapping made him a generational talent, died of cancer in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

France’s planned syndicated transaction will come alongside auctions from the Netherlands and Germany, both tapping five-year bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Studies now show that plants can continue drawing large amounts of water even during hot, dry conditions, tapping both snowmelt and groundwater and reducing the amount that reaches rivers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

La Liga director Jaime Blanco says the occasion is a unique way of tapping into the history and traditions of its clubs.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

This was when Kennedy started tapping his teeth.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin