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appointment

[uh-point-muhnt] / əˈpɔɪnt mənt /






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It’s unlikely she’d talk about the cabinet appointment Ronald Reagan dangled in front of her as she worked tirelessly to get him elected, the cabinet appointment she never got.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

“I don’t think we’ll see another justice who is so ideologically unpredictable and who votes against his party of appointment in some of the hugest cases in our lifetimes,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Yet while many believe he is the perfect man for the national team job, the appointment has also sparked fierce debate in Germany.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Sanofi SAN -0.62%decrease; red down pointing triangle said it decided against seeking regulatory approval for a new eczema drug as the French pharmaceutical company reviews its pipeline following the appointment of a new chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

A question that has been on my mind, ever since the beginning of our appointment.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

The dual appointments opened a new question: who’s really running New York City’s economic policy?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The dual appointments sent mixed signals to business leaders, who view Khan as hostile to corporate interests and Shorris as a trusted ally.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Andy Burnham is yet to announce all his ministerial appointments.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham named ex-health minister Wes Streeting as his defence secretary late Monday, the government said, as ministerial appointments ran into the night.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Deirdre wrote about everything on her Web site—from her dance recitals to her dentist appointments!

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene




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