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appoint

[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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He would appoint a chief revenue officer to find new income streams.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

You should appoint both a primary proxy and an alternate in case the primary isn’t available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

If assets exist, a petition for administration should be filed to appoint a personal representative; in some cases, probate can be initiated by an interested party.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

If Powell departs the board, Trump could appoint either Miran or a new candidate to fill that vacancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“Then I found out. Mother finagled the governor to appoint me to the Council of Defense. The draft board said that could be my service.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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