appoint
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Announcing its decision to appoint administrators, the company said reduced demand, "escalating" employment costs and soaring energy costs had "squeezed the business financially".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The company last month agreed to appoint two of Wilson’s preferred candidates to the board after its annual shareholder meeting.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Trump has been able to appoint one Fed governor, Stephen Miran, to fill the remainder of Gov. Adriana Kugler’s term that expired at the end of January.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Hong Kong requires incorporated companies to appoint a corporate secretary that files its annual returns, among other compliance functions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“Then I found out. Mother finagled the governor to appoint me to the Council of Defense. The draft board said that could be my service.”
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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