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appointed

[uh-poin-tid] / əˈpɔɪn tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
named
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Recently, he was appointed deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur's Roberto de Zerbi, appointed in March, is only one place further back.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

McDonald’s said it had appointed Skye Anderson, a 26-year veteran of the company, as president of its U.S. business.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Skye Anderson, a 26-year veteran of the company, on Tuesday was appointed president of McDonald’s U.S. business, succeeding Joe Erlinger, who had held the role since 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Valerie Jarrett was the newly appointed deputy chief of staff to the mayor of Chicago and had deep connections across the city’s African American community.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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