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appointment

[uh-point-muhnt] / əˈpɔɪnt mənt /






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I can walk into a general practicioner’s office during posted hours and be seen without an appointment.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The appointment of a permanent CEO will nevertheless be a near-term focus for investors, alongside the ramp up of the Kalgoorlie plant, says Macquarie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The chats were expected to appear in the batch of Mandelson files, published earlier this week following MPs' vote to disclose documents relating to the disgraced peer's appointment as UK ambassador to the US.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Analysts have had questions about the appointment of O’Neill, given Nike’s ongoing struggles.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Ken O’Donnell, Kennedy’s appointment secretary, said, “He must be the loneliest man in the world tonight.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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