Sentence examples for are tapped to from inspiring English sources

In the program, volunteers from black religious groups are tapped to take a role in keeping their fellow members engaged.

When the office is undergoing a redesign, a few top managers are tapped to decide which groups will be moved to the less desirable basement level.

Beyond bringing honor, glory and visitors to the host city of Beijing, the Olympics are a source of economic benefit to businesses large and small that are tapped to commemorate the event.

Mike Birbiglia's lovingly detailed comedy "Don't Think Twice" is focussed on a New York improv troupe that's threatened by the centrifugal force of success when several members are tapped to audition for a "Saturday Night Live -like show.

When individual contributors are tapped to manage large-scale projects, oversee direct reports, or participate in strategic planning, they need to develop new skill sets on the fly — skills such as interpersonal dexterity, emotional agility, and communication savvy.

Actors who are tapped to work in a movie by Woody Allen, or in such productions as Darren Aronofsky's surprisingly low-budget "Black Swan," take greatly reduced fees (and maybe a promised percentage) in exchange for what they hope will be the artistic satisfaction of working on the films (and perhaps a heightened chance at some year-end consideration).

Hornbeck was tapped to head up this endeavor.

This fall, he was tapped to serve on the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

Lauren Taylor remembers being tapped to head a group exercise.

No wonder he was tapped to play Hercules.

Spohrer was tapped to direct services research at Almaden.