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appoint

[uh-point] / əˈpɔɪnt /




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Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Benfica are looking to appoint a successor to Jose Mourinho, who has left the club and signed a three-year deal to become Real Madrid's new head coach.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Sonko further stated that "in all democracies, the executive branch cannot appoint a government without consulting the majority".

From Barron's • May 26, 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

“I’ll talk with my coordinator and see if she will appoint me to their case.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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