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In natural English speech, "appoint" appears in contexts such as: "The Prime Minister has said he takes full responsibility, and has sought to own up to some of the actions that have resulted from his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson. >> But, so far, it he hasn't carried the can, and I think there will be lots of Labour MPs who think that he should be ultimately responsible for owning up for the mistake that was the Peter Mandelson saga, but a litany of other errors. >> I would argue that actually Peter". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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The Prime Minister has said he takes full responsibility, and has sought to own up to some of the actions that have resulted from his decision to

appoint Peter Mandelson. >> But, so far, it he hasn't carried the can, and I think there will be lots of Labour MPs who think that he should be ultimately responsible for

owning up for the mistake that was the Peter Mandelson saga, but a litany of other errors. >> I would argue that actually Peter

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verb

To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

“His Royal Highness called to pay his respects to her Majesty; but, from the unexpected nature of his visit, her Majesty was not in a state then to receive him; but soon after sent a letter to Prince Leopold, to appoint one o'clock this day for an interview.”

verb

To name (someone to a post or role).

“Aaron and his shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service.”

Synonyms:make name designate

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