tapped

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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

However, the system did not stop the suspect, who spun out of control after being tapped by the Grappler and crossed three lanes of traffic before crashing into a wall, according to television footage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

When a tragedy befalls Elias-Clarke and a new CEO is tapped to take over, it’s not just Miranda who’s in trouble, but Runway and its publisher’s storied legacy, too.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

I was still reeling, but I pulled out my phone and tapped to call.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows