nominate
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The cost of living was a big talking point in the election and Patrick Lynch, the head of poverty charity Caritas Jersey, said Farnham should look to nominate ministers who had "compassion".
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
As their planes were taxiing, Trump announced that he would nominate Jay Clayton, a U.S. attorney and former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, to the position permanently.
From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026
Trump has yet to nominate a replacement for Makary, though the options have been narrowed to a shortlist, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Under current rules, 80 MPs would have to nominate a specific opponent, which would then trigger a leadership election lasting weeks or months, conducted among the 350,000 or so registered Labour Party members.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
The tradition at C Average was to nominate the biggest loser in the building.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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