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appointment

[uh-point-muhnt] / əˈpɔɪnt mənt /






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As well as the doubts from some supporters about Howe's potential appointment, there has also been conjecture over how he would fit in United's footballing structure.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Garcia with his appointment will join Clorox’s board and Matthew Shattock, the company’s lead independent director and former board chair, will become independent chair.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Alina Habba stepped down as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor in December 2025 after an appeals court found her appointment unlawful.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Mom has a big doctor’s appointment, so you fly in.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

"Which I'm sure is fabulous. But you and I have an appointment with Monsieur Bertrand at ten."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

The cancellation of all pending appointments stunned migrants who had gathered in Tijuana.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

However, the instruments and techniques used during those appointments can make a significant difference.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

But he did not attend follow-up appointments or counselling.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Von Ferdinand had allegedly canceled all of her other appointments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

I glance over at her, trying not to think about the doctor, about all the appointments filled with information that nobody gave me.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina


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