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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

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

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

The Roman emperor Caligula allegedly planned to appoint his favourite horse, Incitatus, to the consulship.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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