appointed

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It marked the symbolic beginning of her ministry as archbishop, a role to which she was appointed after her predecessor Justin Welby resigned in 2024 after criticism of his handling of a serious abuse case.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Senate seat of Markwayne Mullin, recently appointed as Trump’s new DHS secretary.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He was appointed as general manager at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., a manufacturer of space rockets and satellites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed attorney general last year, the Department of Justice began shutting down pending criminal cases at a record pace.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

It was a full flight, but with the lavishly appointed seats of modern air travel, it didn’t feel crowded at all.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman