Example Sentences

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She uses a shared toilet and shower, and has taped a foam board across the bottom of her doorway to keep out rats and cockroaches.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Smaug the dragon from “The Hobbit” made a special taped appearance, because why not?

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Several buildings had bright papers taped to the front: “Not Fit for Human Habitation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The Office for Product Safety & Standards said if the sand is still in its packaging it should be placed in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double taped securely and stored away from children.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The driver went to the rear of the truck, opened it, and pulled out a sixteen-foot Kevlar canoe, with paddles taped to the thwarts.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen