tap into

phrase

: to make a strong or advantageous connection with
trying to tap into a new market

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The world's largest oil buyer has slashed its imports after the war broke out, tapping into its stockpiles, keeping a lid on global oil prices and safeguarding its economy. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 This is the domain of the Indonesian ownership group, headed by Mirwan Suwarso, which has tapped into the club’s geographic allure (Como sits beside an idyllic lake in northern Italy) to create popular branding for jerseys and apparel. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Fueled by a soundtrack of Olivia Rodrigo, Kazan tapped into Cathy’s psychology. Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 Within that framework, there’s plenty to play with and lots of perspectives to tap into. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tap into

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“Tap into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap%20into. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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