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The study termination deals an early setback to Sanofi’s newly appointed chief executive, Belen Garijo, who took the helm last month after leading Germany’s Merck KGaA since 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Zelensky appointed him in June 2025 to command the army's overall unmanned systems forces.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Turner was appointed as a so-called commissioned lay worker at St Brendan's, but said his role was to act as a pastor for the east Belfast parish.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The parole board consists of 21 commissioners who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate for three-year terms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

At the appointed time I returned to Miss Havisham’s, and my hesitating ring at the gate brought out Estella.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens