tapped

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Meanwhile, county prosecutor John McKinney tapped into voter frustration with homeless encampments, a blighted downtown and general distrust of City Hall to pull off a last-minute heist of the second runoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"He just said, 'Here you are', and he tapped me on the shoulder."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

After New York forward OG Anunoby missed a 3-pointer, the 6-foot-2 Brunson—the shortest player on the court—scrambled for the rebound, launched himself through bodies and tapped it to a teammate, securing a crucial extra possession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Companies have tapped AI to make work teams leaner, faster and more efficient.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

She tapped the card with her long, crooked index finger.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood