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Tappan

American  
[tap-uhn] / ˈtæp ən /

noun

  1. Arthur, 1786–1865, and his brother Lewis, 1788–1873, U.S. businessmen, philanthropists, and abolitionists.


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“Farmers are price takers, not price makers,” said Ron Binaghi, who runs the 18-acre Stokes Farm in Old Tappan, N.J.

From MarketWatch Jun. 2, 2026

Tappan Street, winner of the Florida Derby and considered a strong contender for the Kentucky Derby, on Saturday fractured his right front condylar and will miss the race.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2025

As we left the concert hall, a group of students had started a campfire in Tappan Square.

From Slate Apr. 8, 2024

Soon, Mr. West said, union officials urged him to delay his Michigan trip and in the meantime join workers picketing a local auto parts distribution center in Tappan, N.Y., instead.

From New York Times Oct. 27, 2023

Tappan had a much different feel from the Sing Sing max.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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