appoint
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He would appoint a chief revenue officer to find new income streams.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
In his evidence to MPs on Tuesday, Sir Philip said he was first told about the decision to appoint Lord Mandelson on 15 December, 2024 - days before the Labour peer was announced.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
A healthcare power of attorney allows you to appoint a person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to communicate your decisions yourself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Sir Philip said the first time he was aware of the decision to appoint Lord Mandelson was on 15 December 2024 - five days before the prime minister publicly announced it.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The Roman emperor Caligula allegedly planned to appoint his favourite horse, Incitatus, to the consulship.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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