tap

Example Sentences

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“It was just tap, tap, tap,” the president added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A simple tap makes it possible to transition from an initial prompt into a prolonged interaction with information that appears to mirror common search engine results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

If a pub doesn't have beer on tap, they likely have it in a bottle or can and you could try pouring two into a pint glass.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“I think it’s imperative … that we tap the brakes and we get our arms around what we’re faced with.”

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

An hour flew by before Nathan felt Nali tap his shoulder.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young