tapped

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Brands such as Mixue Group, Luckin Coffee, and Wallace have tapped into a weaker consumer environment by offering what many Chinese shoppers now prioritize above all else: affordability.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Fernando Guerra, a political science professor at Loyola Marymount University, said Pratt seems to have tapped into a deep well of discontent among Angelenos who believe that crime and homeless have spiraled out of control.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

There’s also been a carousel of leadership changes before Frank Bisignano, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, was tapped as CEO for the IRS.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Kneeling beside her, Dr. Kristen Miller swiftly tapped hair-thin needles into the dog’s back and haunches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Chuckling, Grandpa tapped the mares with his buggy whip and the buckboard eased into the river.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls