untapped

un·tapped | \ ˌən-ˈtapt

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Definition of untapped

1 : not subjected to tapping an untapped keg

2 : not drawn upon or utilized as yet untapped markets

Examples of untapped in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Donahoe said there are large, untapped opportunities in the women’s and kid’s business. — oregonlive, "New Nike CEO: Layoffs looming as sneaker giant launches simplification plan," 26 June 2020 MacCallum and co-CEO Jane Poynter said extensive market research showed untapped interest in such flights across a broad spectrum of users. — William Harwood, CBS News, "Company plans space tourism flights in high-altitude balloon," 18 June 2020 The residency program will give FC Cincinnati a presence in untapped markets around the country. — Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "FC Cincinnati youth academy launches residency program. Here's what it means for the club.," 16 June 2020 Meanwhile, the string-laden federal PPP program still has an untapped $120 billion. — Perla Trevizo, ExpressNews.com, "When small businesses can’t access PPP, local governments struggle to close the gap," 7 June 2020 Another outfit chasing untapped demand is Roha, an American firm. — The Economist, "Production lions How manufacturing might take off in Africa," 13 June 2020 Over $130 billion remains untapped in the second round of funding. — Jonathan O’connell, BostonGlobe.com, "Mnuchin loosens restrictions on small business loans to ease forgiveness, but borrowers to remain secret," 10 June 2020 Meanwhile, the string-laden federal PPP program still has an untapped $120 billion. — Perla Trevizo, ExpressNews.com, "When small businesses can’t access PPP, local governments struggle to close the gap," 7 June 2020 Meanwhile, the string-laden federal PPP program still has an untapped $120 billion. — Perla Trevizo, ProPublica, "When Small Businesses Can’t Access PPP, Local Governments Struggle to Close the Gap," 5 June 2020

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“Untapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untapped. Accessed 12 Jul. 2020.

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