appoint
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With a “discretionary trust,” you appoint a trusted third party, like a bank manager or lawyer who is also likely to be a professional fiduciary, as the trustee.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Fulham's priority, above following the World Cup, is to appoint a new manager.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The president has said he would appoint one of his personal lawyers, Sullivan & Cromwell partner James McDonald, to take Clayton’s place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
He was nearly forced out in March, over his ill-fated decision to appoint ex-Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to Washington.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
“But if the court sees fit to appoint me, then of course I have no choice.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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