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deputize

[dep-yuh-tahyz] / ˈdɛp yəˌtaɪz /


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He remains eighth in the line of succession and could, theoretically, be one of the royal clan called to deputize for the monarch if he fell seriously sick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

As ByteDance throws every weapon it can against the bill, a key element of its strategy has emerged: deputize its army of TikTok “creators” to become informal lobbyists, asking them to plead the company’s case.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2024

I hope to follow in her footsteps, and I hereby deputize readers to become ageism stigma busters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2023

“I would expect William increasingly to deputize for Charles in undertaking those overseas trips, as he’s already started to do.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2022

Of course, it is understood that I deputize for you during the remainder of the tour.”

From Cynthia's Chauffeur by Tracy, Louis




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