appoint

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In the aftermath of the unrest, former chief justice Sushila Karki, 73, was appointed interim prime minister to lead the Himalayan republic of 30 million people to elections.

From Barron's

Lord McDonald made a highly unusual intervention this week, saying he had tried to get in touch with No10 about the possibility of Dame Antonia being appointed and warning "more due diligence" was needed.

From BBC

The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.

From Los Angeles Times

A new investigation stems from a Peruvian TV report, which said five young women were appointed to the president's office and the environment ministry after they met with Jeri late last year.

From Barron's

Jeri, a onetime leader of Congress himself, was appointed to serve out the remainder of Boluarte's term, which runs until July, when a new president will take over following elections on April 12.

From Barron's