tapped

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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

Or retailers, which—when they finally stocked their shelves in 2022 after years of pandemic-related shortages—discovered that inflation-weary consumers were tapped out.

From Barron's • May 14, 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

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

The prince waited until he was done chewing as Jack tapped his foot impatiently.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley