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[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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Benfica are looking to appoint a successor to Jose Mourinho, who has left the club and signed a three-year deal to become Real Madrid's new head coach.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Sonko further stated that "in all democracies, the executive branch cannot appoint a government without consulting the majority".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Two years later, the tribunal dissolved the club's elected governing committee and allowed the government to appoint administrators in its place - a move that drew criticism from some members.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Hancock Whitney Financial Planning advises people to appoint a corporate executor in order to avoid familial clashes when dealing with sensitive issues like the one you are currently navigating.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

He smiled and said, “That’s your opinion. But the law is the law. If you don’t hire an attorney yourself, the court will appoint one.”

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus




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