tapped
Example Sentences
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That’s when the director tapped him to return to the field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Thursday tapped a former CEO of Walmart to help the U.S. central bank find better ways to keep its finger on the pulse of the U.S. economy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Rebuilding the inventories that countries tapped during the conflict should help absorb the flows at first, but producers may face a strong downward pressure on prices later on.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing tapped Shohei Ohtani from behind with his glove, as he passed the two-way superstar putting on his hitting guards at the entrance to the dugout.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Jonah reached out and tapped her on the arm.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
