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She told the audience that Salmond, who later expressed reservations about the couple's professional roles, had appointed Murrell in 2000.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Buffett retired as Berkshire CEO at the end of December, and before that he had appointed Abel as his successor at the conglomerate.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Even President Trump, who had spent the previous year fuming at the Fed chair he had appointed, called to congratulate Powell as “my most improved player.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He reserved particular ire for Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, both of whom he had appointed.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Marina had appointed Militsa Kazarinova as her chief of staff.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein