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appointment

[uh-point-muhnt] / əˈpɔɪnt mənt /






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Patients face an average wait of 31 days to secure a new doctor’s appointment, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2025 Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times, which covers major metropolitan areas.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

FIFA’s Priority Appointment Scheduling System — or “FIFA PASS” — will help those with World Cup tickets get a prioritized visa interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

The appointments clause goes on to provide that “Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone.”

From Slate • Feb. 20, 2025

Companies holding the Royal Warrant of Appointment, granted for up to five years, are recognised for providing goods or services to the monarchy.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

"Appointment," Fanny announced, "is very good English for rendezvous."

From The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident by Saltus, Edgar




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