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He also noted that Bass has nominated longtime animal welfare advocate Gabrielle Amster to run the Animal Services Department, and that Amster views “out-of-kennel enrichment as a key priority.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Beretta has nominated four new directors that it is asking Ruger shareholders to elect at an annual meeting in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

TOKYO—Japan’s government has nominated candidates for two positions at the central bank, a move that could be viewed as a chance to influence monetary policy in a more dovish direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“Mr. Graybill: Mrs. Pettibone needs help moving the settee in her room and has nominated you for the job.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse