Example Sentences

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New Jersey’s governor also appoints judges, but there’s a key difference.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The governor’s office said his international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The federal government appoints a financial agent—the Treasury or the Department of Housing and Urban Development—to manage mortgage defeasance accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

“We said, ‘You know what: We’re the legislature and we decide who appoints who,’” Lewis recalled.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Caroline appoints me official art director of the paper chain, which means I’m going to have to do most of it and supervise the rest.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman