taps

Example Sentences

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That is complicating efforts to forecast just how quickly Gulf states can turn their taps back on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The collection taps into the animal spirit, including celestial medallions, saber-teeth, horns, claws and symbolic engravings, in line with Aiko’s forthcoming album, “West$ide Whim$y.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Some 30,000 properties had no water at the height of the issues, with many taps dry for multiple days, during which Hinton had faced calls to resign.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

Purple Hair taps the table in front of me.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko