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[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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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

Parish would have usually preferred to appoint a manager with some Premier League history, but there was something about Glasner that impressed the businessman.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Two years later, the tribunal dissolved the club's elected governing committee and allowed the government to appoint administrators in its place - a move that drew criticism from some members.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Hancock Whitney Financial Planning advises people to appoint a corporate executor in order to avoid familial clashes when dealing with sensitive issues like the one you are currently navigating.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“Look, you don’t have to work at the ministry. I can appoint you to a board, any board you want, and I will furnish a flat for you wherever you want.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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