tapped

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The Manchester United captain's low cross was tapped in by Bryan Mbeumo as they beat Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The young man behind “Obsession,” 26-year-old filmmaker Curry Barker, has certainly tapped into that unique fear with his splashy breakout horror film “Obsession.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

He was tapped to direct “Melania,” a documentary focused on first lady Melania Trump, which hit theaters earlier this year after being acquired by Amazon for an eye-popping $40 million.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

On Saturday, lawmakers are set to elect hotelier Agnes Forsthoffer as parliament speaker, one of the many women Tisza has tapped for senior roles.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

“Babushkinovs,” she said, and tapped the top of the wrinkled, shrunken potato.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood