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[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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But, having failed to appoint first-choice target Andoni Iraola following Glasner's exit, Palace are well aware of the difficulties of the managerial market.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

During that event, she promised to hire a chief financial officer to improve coordination between city agencies and appoint a new recovery czar for the burned areas of Pacific Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

As a safety measure, a person can set up a dual power of attorney — that is, appoint two or more people as agents.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Trump announced Saturday that he is forming an “AI Force,” which he compared to the Space Force created during his first term, and will soon appoint an AI “czar.”

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

“A minor inconvenience. As chairman, it is well within my powers to appoint a new trustee. Fortunately, we have a perfect candidate right here. I appoint Lady Constance Ashton.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

King Mohammed VI, the 63-year-old monarch, appoints the prime minister from the political party that comes first in the election, but also presides over the Council of Ministers - the country's most important policy-making body.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

If you die while a named child is still a minor, the account is frozen until a court appoints a guardian.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Bass sits on LAHSA’s 10-member board and appoints half of its members.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Mr. Najmi leads the Mayor’s committee that appoints judges to city courts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Then Mittelstaedt makes them practise skirmishing, and as a favour appoints Kantorek squad leader.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

Netflix appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice to be its new content chief.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

His sister, Darline Graham, who was appointed to fill his seat, retained most of his senior staff, including those who dealt with Navatek.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

"It's my fault because I am the coach, I gave the motivation. I prepare the situations. We played so bad it's my fault," said Frenchman Sage, who was only appointed Palace manager in the summer.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

In a wide-ranging interview before the event, Kim — who was appointed in February after holding an interim presidential role — said he leads USC at a time of promise and deep challenges:

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

On the appointed night, Mom joined me in the backyard, and then other women arrived and a few small children.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Wells Fargo WFC -1.50%decrease; down pointing triangle Bank is appointing Chief Operating Officer Scott Powell as its next chief risk officer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Seven years apart, United did the same thing twice hoping for different results - appointing a club legend who last managed in Britain in the Championship after a good start as caretaker boss.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The former is specific to life-sustaining decisions, while the latter is a more far-reaching document overseeing a range of decisions like appointing a healthcare agent and deciding on hospital choices or even nursing homes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

Dish argued that appointing a trustee would introduce significant disruption and cost to the case and exacerbate liquidity pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 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


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