tapping

Example Sentences

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So: 50 years ago America’s Bicentennial was a giant and memorable event—the Tall Ships in New York, the tapping of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, the parades and fireworks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"We were really close to a deal, but they keep tapping us along."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Rescuers quickly mobilized a network of volunteers and professionals from across California, tapping about 20 agencies to assist in scouring some 60,000 acres of woodland.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

She starts tapping and scrolling, her brow furrowed in concentration.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day