nominated

Example Sentences

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Bain was appointed lord advocate in June 2021 after she was nominated for the post by former first minister Nicola Sturgeon.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Then, the contest would go to a vote among some 300,000 Labour members and trade union representatives to choose a winner between Starmer and any other candidate who is nominated for the top job.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"I am honored the president nominated me for the position and I'll be an independent actor if confirmed as chairman of the Federal Reserve," he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

He joined the court in 1998 after being nominated by former President Bill Clinton.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Stanton became nervous when Post nominated her friend, activist Abigail Bush, to serve as president.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling