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[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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Both will assume their positions July 1 and BP said a recruitment process is under way to appoint a permanent head of the downstream business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Announcing its decision to appoint administrators earlier in the year, the company said reduced demand, "escalating" employment costs and "soaring" energy costs had "squeezed the business financially".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

“A minor inconvenience. As chairman, it is well within my powers to appoint a new trustee. Fortunately, we have a perfect candidate right here. I appoint Lady Constance Ashton.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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