appointing

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The East Yorkshire side survived relegation to League One on goal difference last May before appointing former Bosnia international Jakirovic as their new boss.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Officials with the Bass administration said they are in the process of appointing a new person to the role.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"The president is considering, on the proposal of the prime minister, appointing Emmanuel Moulin as governor of the Bank of France," the Elysee said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The strategy reset has been accompanied by leadership changes, with BP appointing Chairman Albert Manifold last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

He took charge, stripping away the right to strike and appointing Judge Samuel Alschuler as federal administrator to arbitrate all disputes between the packers and the union.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield