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appointed

[uh-poin-tid] / əˈpɔɪn tɪd /
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W. Stephen Muldrow, the U.S. attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, was appointed by Trump in 2019 and has served continuously since then.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

It is also a major, early win for USC President Beong-Soo Kim, who was appointed in February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Fernandez, Chaves' political heir, appointed him minister of the presidency -- a role akin to that of chief of staff but within the cabinet.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Brighton appointed Hurzeler at the age of 31 in June 2024, making him the youngest ever full-time boss of a Premier League team.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

One of the stories I love best about Lincoln is that after his election to office, he appointed some of his bitterest enemies to his cabinet.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson