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appointment

[uh-point-muhnt] / əˈpɔɪnt mənt /






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Two weeks later she returned to the practice while taking her baby for an appointment and decided to speak to a female GP about her concerns.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

“Since my appointment as CEO in April 2026, I have requested rigorous identification and escalation of project-level risks and opportunities,” Chief Executive Officer Martin Sion said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The appointment of Justice Antonin Scalia, who insisted on adhering to statutory text, was three years away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

When he got hospital transport for a subsequent appointment, he said it was "very pleasant, no problem at all".

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

“An appointment? Nonsense. They know me here. Betty at reception is a friend.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Harris said the demand for transport and the distances travelled to appointments were increasing, placing a strain on resources, which could lead to the cancellation of transport.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Bowen also said longer journeys for appointments were more common and older patients were "not really comfortable" driving to hospitals in unfamiliar areas.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The cancellation of all pending appointments stunned migrants who had gathered in Tijuana.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

However, the instruments and techniques used during those appointments can make a significant difference.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

For a long time, the only place I went as a baby was to the hospital for various appointments.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge


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