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as in to name
to give a name to
this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors
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On Wednesday, Donald Trump nominated Casey Means, a holistic doctor and wellness influencer, to be the next U.S. surgeon general.
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Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
At least four federal judges, including one nominated by Trump and another by George W. Bush, have rejected that interpretation.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
This Brings Us Back To The Current Nominee By nominating Dr. Means, Trump has signaled that neither a medical license nor relevant clinical and public health experience is required to serve as Surgeon General in his administration.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Hanna was also nominated for president, but since Rodriguez had already received four votes.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
At least four federal judges, including one nominated by Trump and another by George W. Bush, have rejected that interpretation.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
This Brings Us Back To The Current Nominee By nominating Dr. Means, Trump has signaled that neither a medical license nor relevant clinical and public health experience is required to serve as Surgeon General in his administration.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Hanna was also nominated for president, but since Rodriguez had already received four votes.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
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Pet cat escapes vet's office, arrives home 3 miles away days later A cat named George, who was at the vet for neutering in Florida, broke out of the animal hospital and made his way miles home days later.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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Another dog named Chrissy is buried next to the pre-dug grave, but Jody's headstone hadn’t come in yet.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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As the president considers the potential appointment of a new Arctic Ambassador, just as Greenland has appointed theirs, the prospect for diplomacy around extractive industries in the region deserves greater attention.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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During the last hunt, I was appointed the bear coordinator for the Heathrow community.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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Combs’ case was then then randomly assigned to District Judge Andrew Carter, who later recused himself before the case was transferred to Subramanian.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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According to the law firm, the carrier assigned Morgan to seat 28B, a middle seat, next to Cherian Abraham, a corporate professional from Texas.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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House Republicans have designated the lion's share of spending cuts to the Energy and Commerce Committee, the panel that oversees Medicaid and CHIP, which has been instructed to cut $880 billion.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The remaining units would be designated workforce housing for those making between 60% and 100% of the area median income.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Students from upper-income families constitute 50% to 55% of attendees at elite public colleges.—
Amy Li,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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Don Hankey, often dubbed the king of subprime auto lending, is parting ways with his palatial pad in Highland Beach, just south of Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Cryptocurrency Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a bill, dubbed the GENIUS Act, that would have introduced some regulations on stablecoins, or digital currencies that are pegged to the value of a specific asset.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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People are entitled to formal charges, legal representation, the presentation of evidence, a jury trial, and other guarantees.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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In particular, that will mean up to 13,000 metric tons of American beef (apparently the equivalent of 52 million steaks) going tariff-free to the U.K. British famers will be entitled to send the same amount in our direction, which may be more of a challenge.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 May 2025
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