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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

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

In your state, would a court need to appoint a guardian?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Don’t forget the reason I had Max appoint you,” the voice says.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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