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appoint

[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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In other jurisdictions, members of the federal bench have exercised their authority to appoint an interim U.S. attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

They hope the FDA will appoint more members with compounding experience to the committee and ease enforcement on peptides while it continues the established regulatory process.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

OpenAI said it doesn’t have any immediate plans to appoint a new COO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Club sources told BBC Sport that De Zerbi's comments on Greenwood had been considered as part of the process to appoint him and had formed part of discussions.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

She would appoint her team, the way the president appointed his cabinet.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg