tapped

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According to Variety, the studio has been auditioning actors for the last few weeks and has tapped “Game of Thrones” and “Star Wars” sequel trilogy casting director Nina Gold for the process.

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

Akiko Fuji tapped her computer to make a video call.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown