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appointed

[uh-poin-tid] / əˈpɔɪn tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
named
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A new investigation stems from a Peruvian TV report, which said five young women were appointed to the president's office and the environment ministry after they met with Jeri late last year.

From Barron's

Jeri, a onetime leader of Congress himself, was appointed to serve out the remainder of Boluarte's term, which runs until July, when a new president will take over following elections on April 12.

From Barron's

The HHS spokesman, Danker, said the move was meant to help lower drug prices and was decided before Pazdur was appointed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Australian Postecoglou was appointed as his successor but lasted only 39 days after failing to win any of his eight league games in charge - drawing two and losing six.

From BBC

If appointed cabinet secretary, Dame Antonia is not a civil servant who would hide in the shadows and her supporters say she is a "disrupter" who can challenge Whitehall orthodoxy.

From BBC