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appoint

[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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It came just days after Norwegian appointed former Subway Restaurants boss John Chidsey as CEO, replacing Harry Sommer with immediate effect.

From Barron's

She appointed an expert advisory group to develop guidance for the sector on the safe and effective use of CCTV.

From BBC

In recent months, Target has shuffled up its C-suite, announced plans to invest more in the customer experience, unveiled new AI tools, broadened its assortment of beauty products, and appointed new directors to its board.

From Barron's

It is beginning to feel more of a risk to appoint Glasner - despite his Europa League and FA Cup triumphs - when he leaves Palace at the end of the season.

From BBC

President Bill Clinton appointed Al Gore head of the most famous vice-presidential task force, the National Partnership for Reinventing Government.

From The Wall Street Journal