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

“I was looking out—something on the outside of the bed had tapped me,” he said, adding that he wasn’t scared because the presence didn’t feel hostile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“Someone tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘Are you the interpreter for Jia Zhangke?

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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

She tapped where the bandage had been, the scab now a pink scar.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman