as in appointing
to appoint as one's representative
the governor has the authority to depute anyone
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Starmer’s authority weakened after Labor’s poor performance in recent elections, blamed on policy missteps, economic struggles, and the prime minister’s controversial decisions, including appointing an ambassador with ties to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026 -
The City Council is tasked with appointing someone to serve as interim mayor until the next municipal election in November 2027.—
Mary Ramsey
May 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Still, your workload could become overwhelming, so delegating and setting boundaries will matter more than ever.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Swalwell, then 35, often used the app himself instead of delegating it to a staffer, posting short videos almost every day from travels around his California district or his work on Capitol Hill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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For myself, commissioning a mini-me doll was a bit of a childhood wish come true.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Its Art Prize Program includes residency, acquisition, and commissioning opportunities through partnerships with institutions including Anderson Ranch Arts Center and Buckhorn Public Arts.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
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Today, the program allows the Department of Homeland Security to form agreements with state and local law enforcement, deputizing them to enforce federal immigration law.—
Robin Grammer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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State lawmakers have pushed policies that include deputizing campus police departments to assist federal immigration enforcement, restricting partnerships with institutions tied to countries such as China and Venezuela and increasing scrutiny of foreign students.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Deputing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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