tipping

Example Sentences

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“It can be an overload to voters where they hit that tipping point where they’re no longer interested,” Flynn said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The report said the goal seemed to be to circumvent a $2,500 cap and add a $480 gratuity, or 20%, in a place where tipping isn’t customary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Perhaps this data center battle, then, was just the tipping point for widely frustrated and fearful Utahns.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

The debate about tipping culture in the US has reignited in recent years, with social media posts about waiting staff angry that they haven't been left enough money going viral.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“Come on! We gotta load these animals! Oh, sorry ma’am,” he says, tipping his hat to Marlena.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen