They help on that Sapping and undermining of the ancient, sturdy simplicity, the solid oak of country character, replacing it with veneer.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
"The enemy has been Sapping the foundations, though he has not as yet taken the fortress.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
No, this just felt like something was Sapping her energy.
"Syndrome"
Thomas Hoover