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Domestic deflation, which reduces the value of goods in the economy, and a weak yuan have zapped the relative size of China’s economy as measured in dollar terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He saw nothing but green grass ahead of him, and with a touchdown, Oregon State could have zapped all the hosts’ momentum.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

The rapid downfalls of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have zapped confidence in critical parts of the banking sector and triggered concerns about what is next to rupture.

From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2023

In addition to the absence of new shares, acquisitions and buy-backs have zapped investors in public technology companies of places to park their cash.

From Reuters • Mar. 2, 2017

“That UFO must have zapped him with a ray gun,” Dad said.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos