tapped
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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
Gap has tapped a PVH executive to helm its Banana Republic brand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The Manchester United captain's low cross was tapped in by Bryan Mbeumo as they beat Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
He has tapped into growing public anger over tens of thousands of migrants crossing the English Channel each year in small boats, wider immigration policies, alleged free speech curbs and other issues.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
He tapped his pencil to get my attention then showed me where he’d drawn a picture of the car in the margin of his notebook.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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