appoint
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You should appoint both a primary proxy and an alternate in case the primary isn’t available.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
If assets exist, a petition for administration should be filed to appoint a personal representative; in some cases, probate can be initiated by an interested party.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
If Powell departs the board, Trump could appoint either Miran or a new candidate to fill that vacancy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The club remain confident they can attract the right coach, though they are not in active talks with any candidates and do not expect to appoint a full-time replacement until the end of the season.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
She would appoint her team, the way the president appointed his cabinet.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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