appointee

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Jimmy Gurulé, a former federal prosecutor and George W. Bush appointee to the U.S.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

“I can’t remember another case where the question presented is as clear as this one is,” said Judge John Coughenour, a Seattle-based appointee of Ronald Reagan, as he blocked the order last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Mueller is a "consummate professional and a straight shooter," then-FBI chief Christopher Wray, a Trump appointee, said in July 2019.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Sir Laurie Magnus said documents released in relation to his appointment indicated "the relevant process for a political appointee was followed".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

James Fisk, who supervised the American side of the talks with a diplomatic skill unexpected of a scientific appointee, brought home an agreement designating the detection of nuclear bomb tests as “technically feasible.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik