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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
at the appointed hour we were in our places
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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was appointed to the council on national security
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Recent Examples of appoint
Hervé Renard has been dramatically appointed Tunisia's new coach, replacing Sabri Lamouchi, who was fired after a crushing 5-1 World Cup loss to Sweden.
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Beau Dure,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
On June 10, the head of the Department of Justice in Puerto Rico referred two senior officials with the Office of Permit Management to the special independent prosecutor’s office with a recommendation that a prosecutor be appointed to investigate possible criminal conduct.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Pablo Neruda played a key role when he was appointed Chile’s special consul for Spanish immigration.
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Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Before Bracamonte Davila was appointed, Fox News Digital learned that the court briefly appointed criminal defense attorney Donny Perales.
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Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Beau Dure,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
On June 10, the head of the Department of Justice in Puerto Rico referred two senior officials with the Office of Permit Management to the special independent prosecutor’s office with a recommendation that a prosecutor be appointed to investigate possible criminal conduct.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Pablo Neruda played a key role when he was appointed Chile’s special consul for Spanish immigration.
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Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Before Bracamonte Davila was appointed, Fox News Digital learned that the court briefly appointed criminal defense attorney Donny Perales.
—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
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James Watt traveled from his small town of Tranent, bagpipes in tow, to set the musical vibe for Scotland fans partying throughout Miami this week.
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Blyth was nominated in the supporting role as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda, who seduces her mother's second husband (Zachary Scott), then riddles him with bullets in a jealous rage.
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He’s been nominated for an Academy Award (for his role in Hotel Rwanda) and numerous Emmys, and has won two Grammys (for the soundtrack to his Miles Davis biopic Miles Ahead, and for a spoken-word album).
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Manhattan matchup The two super PAC networks have largely shied away from producing ads that mention AI and have mostly chosen to avoid competing against each other in the same races.
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The comedian, 38, best known for his role as the acerbic gay best friend Elliott Goss in HBO’s Search Party, chose our meeting place to take advantage of the balmy late-May weather and to say goodbye to the neighborhood.
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The Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney's and Wellesley Police are investigating the incident.
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More than 20 units were assigned to the scene, according to Metro Fire’s active incident report.
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Bass, who served in Congress for more than a decade, was designated by then-President Biden to be part of his official delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
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The Pacific Coast Highway is one of America’s most scenic drives, with stunning bluffs and designated vista points featuring sparkling ocean views.
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Nothing herein constitutes personalized investment advice.
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Those emails did not constitute a formal invitation to meet and confer about potential changes at the LAPD, the union said.
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In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Dominic placed Asher on the back of his pick-up truck to capture the moment before entering the ballpark together, the first of many.
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This is when the debtor, aware that his vehicle is in jeopardy, makes an appointment, through the lender, to have a repossessor pick it up.
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“Appoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appoint. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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