appoint

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Fabio Cannavaro: Perhaps a wild card but what better way to attempt to restore a feel-good factor to Italian football than appoint a national legend.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Upon closing of the deal, which is expected to occur by mid-2027, Foley is expected to remain CEO, while Unilever will appoint four of the 12 members of the combined company’s board of directors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But in the short term, Norwegian can appoint all the board members it wants—the stock will still be driven largely by fuel prices and broader macro pressures.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He called for “shared dialogue” and “shared advocacy,” announcing that he would appoint a task force “comprised of stakeholders on all sides of this to continue to have the conversation.”

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Coetsee said the government would like to appoint a committee of senior officials to conduct private discussions with me.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela