tapped

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Zscaler has been tapped as a favorite cybersecurity stock by some analysts, but investor optimism seems to have unraveled Wednesday after the company’s outlook for revenue in the current quarter fell short of expectations.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Albert Manifold was an industry outsider tapped to oversee a turnaround at BP BP -2.72%decrease; red down pointing triangle after years of upheaval.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

That “storied legacy” was why Disney tapped Burger King to promote its latest “Star Wars” movie, Lylle Breier, Disney’s executive vice president of partnerships, promotions and events, said in an emailed statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

She tapped the pen on her chin and made a deep-thinking sound, then drew a series of arrows on her notepad.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova