deputize

Example Sentences

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He remains eighth in the line of succession and could, theoretically, be one of the royal clan called to deputize for the monarch if he fell seriously sick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

At that point, however, Boasberg could still hold them in civil contempt, which can’t be pardoned; he could then impose significant fines and deputize law enforcement to enforce them.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2025

The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were deputize and deputized.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

If you live too far away to give constant tech support, find a trusted local computer shop that does house calls or deputize another tech savvy relative.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2022

When the last war come, the last war deputize them boy and take 'em way up North and the gals follow, trail 'em on to New York.

From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 2 by Work Projects Administration