appointed

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Dan Jarvis, the security minister and a former British Army officer, has been appointed to replace Healey in the cabinet role and will take on responsibility for delivering the DIP.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The oldest of four siblings, she was appointed first lady by her father during her parents’ bitter public divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

"We will always respect and comply with our international obligations, and where the powers in the Bill are used, an independent valuer will be appointed to determine what compensation, if any, is payable."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In 2022, during bankruptcy proceedings for an earlier iteration of the project, the trustee appointed to impartially oversee the case sued Calce too.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

He called in his new secretary of defense, Clark Clifford, recently appointed to replace Robert McNamara.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge