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appointment

[uh-point-muhnt] / əˈpɔɪnt mənt /






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But when he arrived for his appointment, staff told him that because he wasn't a Jordanian citizen, that embassy could not give him a visa.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Having set off at 07:30 BST ahead of an 11:30 appointment, she will return home at 18:00 - a total time of 10 hours and 30 minutes.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I can walk into a general practicioner’s office during posted hours and be seen without an appointment.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The appointment of a permanent CEO will nevertheless be a near-term focus for investors, alongside the ramp up of the Kalgoorlie plant, says Macquarie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Then Daddy said, real low, “So you’re going to call the doctor and make an appointment today?”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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