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appointed

[uh-poin-tid] / əˈpɔɪn tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
named
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“We are active in the market as we speak, and we anticipate that my successor will be appointed in the second half of this year,” Green said.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Earlier in April, Dow appointed Karen Carter to succeed long-time Chief Executive Jim Fitterling, who has been at the company’s helm since August 2018 and board chair since April 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

De Zerbi was appointed as Tottenham's third head coach of the season at the end of March but has picked up just one point from two games.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

President George W. Bush appointed Roberts and Alito to the high court, as well as Kavanaugh to the U.S.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

Soon afterward he was appointed an officer in the Army Reserve.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield