appoint
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Both will assume their positions July 1 and BP said a recruitment process is under way to appoint a permanent head of the downstream business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The company last month agreed to appoint two of Wilson’s preferred candidates to the board after its annual shareholder meeting.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Trump has been able to appoint one Fed governor, Stephen Miran, to fill the remainder of Gov. Adriana Kugler’s term that expired at the end of January.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Alternatives include Manchester City - who are expected to appoint former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor in the coming days - but their priority is signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
“Because he betrayed my confidence. I supported him through his campaign and he promised to appoint me corporation counsel. He didn’t live up to his word.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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