tap into

phrase

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

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His ascent, evaluators thought, would hinge on maintaining his speed, improving his contact skills and consistently tapping into his power. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Place Vendôme serves as a place for leading maisons to unveil exhibitions and presentations, while emerging jewelry brands have tapped into attending tastemakers and buyers alongside the French and international press for visibility. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 Madonna tapped into her inner office siren while debuting a hair transformation that looked straight out of the ‘90s. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 The tiki bar had its origins in Hollywood, tapping into our region’s sense of imagination and escapism. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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