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appoint

[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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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

Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Sonko further stated that "in all democracies, the executive branch cannot appoint a government without consulting the majority".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Two years later, the tribunal dissolved the club's elected governing committee and allowed the government to appoint administrators in its place - a move that drew criticism from some members.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

She would appoint her team, the way the president appointed his cabinet.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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