nominated

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District Court Judge Indira Talwani, who was nominated by President Obama, blocked those plans — at least for now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Warsh took over as Fed chair in May after being nominated by President Donald Trump early in the year.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

When Kavanaugh was nominated to the Supreme Court, one unexpected group of people issued a public statement in support: parents who shared a school with Kavanaugh’s daughters.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Trump has nominated Blanche to the permanent position, and senators are expected to press Blanche about his views on enforcement during a confirmation hearing next month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

I looked gratefully at the student who had nominated me.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang