as in appointing
to appoint as one's representative
the governor has the authority to depute anyone
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Just over two decades on from that awkward introduction, Liverpool are close to appointing another Spaniard as manager in Andoni Iraola.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026 -
During closing arguments Friday, attorney Scott Kaplan, representing Ramco, argued that appointing a receiver was the only viable path forward for both West Suburban, and Weiss Memorial Hospital in the Uptown neighborhood, which closed in August.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Establishing clear role boundaries, delegating effectively and recalibrating unrealistic expectations are the markers of mature leadership design.—
Nakisha Dixon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This means that an agent can’t represent an NFL player or an NBA player without obtaining a license from the NFLPA or NBPA, respectively, with the license delegating the ability to represent the athlete to the agent.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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All three nations have built-out creative and commissioning teams.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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The country has spent two decades building museums, commissioning public art, and assembling blue-chip collections.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
20 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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