appoint

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In other jurisdictions, members of the federal bench have exercised their authority to appoint an interim U.S. attorney.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Upon closing of the deal, which is expected to occur by mid-2027, Foley is expected to remain CEO, while Unilever will appoint four of the 12 members of the combined company’s board of directors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

BBC Sport understands Spurs will appoint Tudor's replacement in the next few days to be in place for when most players return from international duty.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

He called for “shared dialogue” and “shared advocacy,” announcing that he would appoint a task force “comprised of stakeholders on all sides of this to continue to have the conversation.”

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

She would appoint her team, the way the president appointed his cabinet.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg