How To Use Appoint In A Sentence

He did not seem overcome with pleasure at the idea of Philippa's visit, and she felt a little disappointed, but she had been interested in his talk; and as she went back to the house with Miss Mervyn, her mind was so full of it, that she felt obliged to tell her all about Tuvvy and Dennis, and her own plans for Becky's benefit. Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes
He would make an appointment with him to straighten out a couple of things.
We stood our ground, revised the dummy a couple of times and appointed a printer.
After an exchange of letters, I have finally got my appointment for next week - whoopee, I am still alive to attend it, thank God.
Applicants for government posts are always thoroughly investigated before being appointed.

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Now that Gonzalez has rejected the Yankees, perhaps he can concentrate on turning a disappointing season into another banner year.
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment. Jim Rohn
At every turn I met with disappointment.
Do you think Hillary wants to sit by and watch McCain appoint Supreme Court Justices, block universal health care, send more money to Iraq in exchange for body bags? McCain raises $21.5 million in May
Then the court will decide who must take care of minor children unless the parents have appointed a guardian.
We are going to make an information pack and appoint a pupil who will make sure supply teachers have any resources they need.
Whether these positive initiatives will be enough to overcome disappointment on the limited over-all budget reduction will depend on the extent to which the investor is willing to look beyond near-term sluggishness in North American growth. Budget '85 Special Meeting of The Empire Club of Canada
A troubleshooter is being appointed to make the prison service more efficient.
I was too much at risk from the smoulder of his irritability, sudden blazes of rage, to see his deep disappointment with life.
He came 20th, causing him great disappointment as his objective was no less than outright victory.
A number of people contacted the paper to claim that flu cases were clogging doctors' surgeries and forcing schools to appoint supply teachers in place of ailing staff.
He was appointed to a position of trust .
It has appointed a working group to produce a workable plan by the end of April. Times, Sunday Times
CJ is certainly more watchable than any of the prequels, but it's a terrible disappointment. The goofiest scene in all the Star Wars movies
Man, these people are just too stupid to be trusted with appointments - and too timorous to deserve to a university position from which to dribble out the contents of their weak little minds.
This has been done on numerous occasions in the past by the Senate with regard to appointments by governors, and does NOT involve judging "qualifications" (age, citizenship, and inhabitancy) which was limited in Powell v. McCormack. Blago Does All Us A Favor
He left with few regrets, happy that his game on clay had never been better, although disappointed that, yet again, his best was not good enough to beat a slightly underdone Nadal. Rafael Nadal boxed clever to beat Roger Federer in French Open | Kevin Mitchell
Rather than deal with the hassle of finding tenants and collecting the rent, I had appointed an agent to do the dirty work.
While deposits continue to disappoint, more such episodes are as inevitable as the ebb and flow of the tide. Times, Sunday Times
The Holy Alliance was the joint labour of an unfortunate man who had suffered a terrible mental shock and who was trying to pacify his much-disturbed soul, and of an ambitious woman who after a wasted life had lost her beauty and her attraction and who satisfied her vanity and her desire for notoriety by assuming the rôle of self-appointed Messiah of a new and strange creed. The Story of Mankind
And so it is quite disappointing that this volume was very poorly edited.
Those with a hearty appetite for the whiz of bullets, the bang of artillery, dying declarations, famous last words, and eyewitness accounts of the face of battle will not be disappointed.
Marti was scheduled to return for another attempt to drain the fluid when her perinatologist told her she had made an appointment for Marti at Children's Hospital's Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment. TTTS — Dicus
The news orgs, by contrast, are doing this out of laziness and a hopeless addiction to portraying lefties as a kind of perennially-disappointed lost tribe who will never, ever find their way out of the wilderness. News Orgs: The Left Is Upset With Obama -- Even Though It Isn't
In July 1913 Bohr was appointed as a docent in Copenhagen.
The government has not yet appointed an envoy to the area.
The club's general committee is understood to have been deeply divided over his appointment. Times, Sunday Times
Wanderers want to forget the Villa disappointment and go into the Fulham game in good heart.
Where the lord of the manor had a demesne farm, the court appointed a reeve to supervise the farming activities, using labour services and collecting rents.
I was disappointed to see very few (if any) contributions to the patients' issue from doctors who currently face patients in an emergency, at unsocial hours, in dismal surroundings.
Certainly, this apathetic behaviour can be explained in part by disappointment with a government that many feel has not lived up to its rousing promises of four years ago.
Don't forget now, you have a dental appointment Thursday afternoon.
The disappointing profits are due to unfavourable currency translations.
It is time to reappoint the bank as sole regulator of its sector. Times, Sunday Times
It also required the merged company to maintain its existing negotiating practices and appoint a trustee to oversee its performance and report back to MOFCOM.
The same powers are routinely used to sign treaties and appoint ministers. Times, Sunday Times
There are no reserved seats, so it is a case of first come first served and everyone is advised to come early to avoid disappointment.
Why I come to you at this tyme, is to desire your honour unfainedly to delcare vnto me, whether anye daunger is ment towards my maistres this night or no that I and my poore fellowes maye take such part as shal please god to appoint. From Heads of Household to Heads of State: The Preaccession Households of Mary and Elizabeth Tudor, 1516-1558
The new appointee will be working closely with both departments.
Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist. George Carlin
After travelling for some time, Van der Stucken was appointed kapellmeister at the Contemporary American Composers Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and
He was appointed ambassador to America.
Indigenisation is good, but too often missionaries, in their desire to indigenise the newly-planted churches, rush into appointing men who turn out to be unsuitable.
Crucially, at the heart of this construct is the Commission, comprised of appointed technocrats ruling as benign Platonic guardians, protecting the interests of all the peoples of Europe. Democracy or stability?
Further appointments at a more junior ministerial rank are to come. Computing
This is a highly recommended collection from a highly regarded intellect and one that will not disappoint.
Tokyo would also appoint an ambassador to Asean, he said.
External and internal auditing Internal auditors are appointed by the directors.
It's as if an angel made a divine appointment to show me what a kete of kindness can do for a flock of lost little lambs.
We offer services to identify agents and arrange appointments for business development delegations.
I have been told they should have made an appointment before visiting and I am not obliged to tell them anything.
Once the appointment is made the independence of office puts its holder more or less beyond reach. Times, Sunday Times
He states, that Mr. Hastings received for the appointment of Munny Begum to the rajahship two lacs of rupees, or about 22,000_l. _, and that he received in another gross sum one lac and a half of rupees: in all making three lac and a half, or about 36,000_l. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12)
I'll set up an appointment for you.
The title of the appointment was rather meaningless as he soon had his own surgical wards, where his skills in intestinal surgery and liver resection were legendary.
In November 1875, Sir Frederick Evans, newly appointed hydrographer of the British Navy, ordered 123 doubtful islands banished from Admiralty Chart 2683 of the Pacific Ocean. A Furnace Afloat
When doctors practising under this new model start work each morning, about half of their appointment slots are open.
The Senate can have suffect consuls appointed for the rump of the year. Antony and Cleopatra
In 1869 he was appointed vicar-forane for the eastern portion of the diocese. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss
We've just appointed a coordinator who will oversee the whole project.
John Devaux, who became a Recorder and head of chambers in 1989, has been appointed a circuit judge.
It is disappointing there has been no joined-up thinking.
The Company may by ordinary resolution remove any Director and by an ordinary resolution appoint another person in his stead.
"I would have expected more of a fight from Adakran's boy, " the man sighed with disappointment.
From the tastefully appointed mosaic inlays and concaved walls adorned with statues and his paintings, the mosaic swimming pool and Japanese garden with plenty of creature comforts, make for unforgettable ambiance. San Antonio
We were helping the umpires by two of the batsmen walking off (without being given out) which was disappointing as well. Times, Sunday Times
Each hospital is also appointing local whistleblowing guardians. Times, Sunday Times
Is the appointment of worker - directors to be mandatory?
An independent senior lawyer will be appointed this year to monitor applications to have groups such as bikie gangs declared criminal organisations, the Queensland government says. Latest News - Yahoo!7 News
Moroni queried, scowling with disappointment, feeling his excitement recede. FINAL RESORT
It was the passionate, slightly muddled rancour of a disappointed man.
He became physician general to the Army in the Austrian war of succession, was appointed physician to King George III, was knighted in 1762 and later received a baronetcy.
If you're expecting Dad to let you borrow his car, you're going to be sorely disappointed.
A commission was scheduled to be appointed within 10 days of the end of the strike to investigate possible unwarranted dismissals since March 1.
Freire and Lopes, who had experience of working with old buildings were appointed as architects.
He visited many speakeasies, “from mere drinking dens to palatially appointed private houses where you find whole families, including children, dining together with the utmost decorum, the elders taking wine.” CHASING the WHITE DOG
Before Ragan's Finance appointment, he called the GST reduction a "stupid policy. The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
Where the court has appointed a solicitor the guardian ad litem may apply for termination of his appointment.
Last season Marsh pulled off a string of penalty saves and he did not disappoint this time, brilliantly palming away Nick Fisher's spot kick.
More than two-thirds of the appointees are holdovers from the previous cabinet.
Judges are normally appointed as chairmen of those numerous committees which are concerned with reform of substantive law or legal procedure.
I went to his talk with great interest, but to my disappointment, nothing very new came forth.
Like other presidents, Obama will appoint thousands of officials to his administration, and many high-ranking officials, including most members of his Cabinet, will have to be confirmed by the Senate.
On the downside, Barclays fell 3.8% as investors mulled the significance of Goldman's earnings disappointment. U.S. Earnings, ASML Sour Mood in Europe
A judge normally appoints the attorney for an indigent defendant at the defendant's first court appearence.
His career culminated in his appointment as manager.
Family campaigners said they were disappointed that the public thought cohabiting and marriage were the same. Times, Sunday Times
To re - appoint Auditors and authorize the Executive Committee to fix their remuneration.
She was appointed over the objections of certain members of the board.
The liquidation committee shall appoint the Independent Appraiser to conduct a valuation of the Company's assets on a current fair market value basis.
In fact, it is easy to run out of superlatives for a gig as good as this and I defy anyone to emerge disappointed by what they have seen and heard - these guys are in danger of setting themselves some impossibly high standards.
Clive's father gave her a considerable leg up when he appointed her director of the family firm.
I. Elect and appoint the chairman or members of the presidium of inaugural meeting.
He did not disappoint us - the spectacular display of fire and colour, reflected in the harbour, was absolutely beyond words.
The government appoints the mufti who serves as the country's highest Islamic authority.
Record ￡9.5million striker Juan Pablo Angel only arrived after Christmas and has been a massive disappointment.
Now, I know the technicalities of he doesn't have a presidential appointment and all the lawyering that goes into this.
When he was appointed to a senior job in the Kremlin in 1996 he reached the apex of his power. Times, Sunday Times
It focuses on short-term dislocations and uncontrollable cyclical changes, producing constant disappointment and encouraging inappropriate transactional responses. American Chronicle
He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive.
Particular emphasis on socially oriented topics, such as receiving visitors, making visits, appointments, entertainment and business travel.
Nor does she disappoint with her capsule review of La Broche, the Michelin two-star in Madrid.
All personnel appointed to administer the Compact should be responsible to this committee.
Two firemen in new white asbestos suits had spent thirty minutes wearing looks of bleak disappointment. Bomber
Ron Price is to join as a non-executive this month and a further senior marketing appointment is to be announced this month.
Success attended him, and the pacha, his predecessor, having in his opinion, as well as in that of the sultan, remained an unusual time in office, by an accusation enforced by a thousand purses of gold, he was enabled to produce a bowstring for his benefactor; and the sultan's "firmaun" appointed him to the vacant pachalik. The Pacha of Many Tales
The investigating committee concluded that the administration had acted without demonstrating financial exigency that mandated the termination of continuing appointments.
I'm very disappointed that he let that happen in the football game. Times, Sunday Times
Accornero, a 24-year law enforcement veteran, was appointed chief in 1994.
The Sultan looked at Nur al-Din and liked him, so he stablished him in office as the Wazir had requested and formally appointed him, presenting him with a splendid dress of honour and a she-mule from his private stud; and assigning to him solde, stipends and supplies. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
We'reall disappointed that Daimler, the main corporate sponsor of the Summer Concert Festival in Washington Park for the past four years, isnot ableto support the performances again for 2009. Grim news from Grimwad (Jack Bog's Blog)
As the show drew to a close (after a disappointingly short 60 minutes) I was left wanting slightly more.
Angeline had been the fulfillment of her dreams, and Gretchen her first disappointment.
He is obviously bitterly disappointed. Times, Sunday Times
He also expressed his disappointment at the lack of support from his colleagues in academic circles.
But since there's nothing at all wrong with the statute that requires him to perform the ministerial task he has so far petulantly avoided, and because his malfeasance has been used to aggrieve the lawfully appointed Burris, White should be harshly condemned at the very least. Jeff Norman: Victory For Blago and Burris is Imminent
When my pudding arrived I was at first disappointed to see that the custard was just a decorative swirl.
To their disappointment, the vote of confidence was not given whereupon they resigned from their posts and left the meeting.
The existing laws and regulations of the French service differ slightly for different corps, but the general rule is as follows: No one can be appointed to the grade of officer in the army who has not graduated at one of the military schools, or has not served at least two years as a sub-officer in a _corps d'armée_. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition
Prior to my appointment, political opponents of education reform had successfully made charter school growth as difficult as possible. Times, Sunday Times
Marcus Tullius Cicero was therefore appointed special prosecutor nominis delator in the case of Gaius Verres. Imperium
The term was reintroduced in Sweden in the early 1800s when the parliament of Sweden appointed its first ombudsman to give people a place, separate from the king, where their complaints about the country could be heard. Your Call Is (Not That) Important to Us
Veterans are disappointed if not a little angered by the dither and delay which means the collection is now going 100 miles away.
The majority of his appointees have been approved, and they have been approved with no public rancor or bitter political warfare.
He settled in Baltimore and was appointed to the collectorship of the port, by the Governor of the State, the duties of which he discharged with the same exemplary fidelity which had attended his military career. A sketch of the life and services of Gen. Otho Holland Williams Read before the Maryland historical society, on Thursday evening, March 6, 1851
Grant us a sense of confidence and certitude that challenges all doubt and disappointment.
A commission was appointed to ensure the lottery was not rigged.
We went for the taster menu and were not disappointed, really superb food. Times, Sunday Times
Well, the "tumbril," as we called it, arrived each day for nearly a week, and we drove off gaily to the appointed spot and saturated ourselves in the characteristics of the land we were shortly to attack. Bullets & Billets
Listening to these angry mobs is very disappointing especially from our seniors. Town hall meeting on health care turns ugly
Perhaps to the disappointment of the L.A Galaxy star's legion of female fans, the 36-year-old did not arrive wearing just a pair of briefs - but covered up in a casual combination of stonewash jeans and chunky, cream cardigan. Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph
Prior to the amendment, the president had the prerogative to appoint ambassadors or accept foreign envoys.
In paying homage to his political spoilsman and teacher, he had only narrowly been spared a potentially disastrous appointment.
The appointment should (the conditional is de rigeur) be announced in the coming days, in any case no later than 29 June. Rumour Watch: DiNoia To Succeed Ranjith As CDW Secretary?
He claimed his goal was "tinged with a bit of disappointment" and rued the fact that United had only partly exploited their opportunity. Manchester United worried by Wayne Rooney injury after draw at Bolton
We are all subject to the pain of loss, grief, sadness and even plain disappointment.
You will also need to appoint a lawyer with experience of mergers and acquisitions work.
It was a big disappointment because we'd been psyching ourselves up for it.
Your consultant will be happy to contact you and arrange an appointment at a time to suit you.
This thrust reflected his deepening disappointment with Western civilization.
She experienced a sharp pang of disappointment.
The Norman kings were often overseas and appointed a Justiciar, Regent or Lieutenant to represent them in the kingdom, as the Sheriff did in the shire.
The identity of the scrum coach is one key appointment that remains unknown. Times, Sunday Times
Last year, Time's In Style magazine scrapped Your Look, a quarterly fashion title geared toward readers in their late teens, after two disappointing issues. US Weekly to Launch a Quarterly Spinoff
An England international, the Hull-born Liverpudlian, who began his career as an exciting youngster at Tottenham, then saw his Liverpool career peter out disappointingly.
clean forgot the appointment
the first Commerce Secretary was William C. Redfield who was appointed by Wilson
Judging from all the telephone calls and emails flying around right now among intelligence veterans, the mood is one of disappointment and genuine concern.
In return, local authorities were empowered to appoint the teachers in such schools for all subjects other than religious instruction.
Still, despite these many disappointments, Nice does look like producing some modest steps forward in joint policy and decision-making.
The day he sunbathed naked outside the kitchen window, I swear there was printing on the window that read "Objects may appear disappointingly smaller in direct sunlight. Denise Vivaldo: Cut Your Turkey
For two days after the Sooners got eliminated from the NCAA tournament on the brink of the Final Four, Griffin was too disappointed to think about the NBA. Oklahoma's Griffin leads group of players entering NBA draft
I suppose every society needs its self-appointed professional disapprovers, but they really wouldn't be much fun to sit next to at a dinner party.
I'm already late for my next appointment.
After junior appointments in London he decided to specialise in radiology, and at Harefield he became an enthusiastic member of the cardiac team.
The residents believe that the appointment of their new mayor was put up.
She had an ideal of fatherhood, had gentle, silent, useless Lydia -- formed upon the genial, sunshiny type of parent popular in books, and she cast a romantic veil over disappointed, selfish, crossgrained Malcolm Martie, the Unconquered
The dog trapped poorly, ran disappointingly, and when I met Marlyn with the dog at the trackside, I immediately noticed he was over duly distressed.
One early morning at an elementary school bus stop, I gaily waved at the visible faces of our future leaders and innovators, children whose dreams and innocence were yet unscathed by disappointment or grim reality.
It seems that the theme emanating from the White House is "Eat, Pray, Be Disappointed. Paul Krassner: My Letter to Obama
Her diary contains no reference to the alleged appointment.
Having asked only a handful of the questions I had planned, I felt disappointed, unsatisfied and unfulfilled.
It did not disappoint me, a scrutinous Watchmen fanboy. Top 10 Films of 2009 « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more
Investors do not look to water companies for short-term thrills, and the sector does not disappoint. The Independent - Business RSS Feed
Some believe that the government of the city was hereby separated from that of the shire wherein it was situate, and that the right of appointing their own justiciar which the citizens obtained by this charter was the right of electing a sheriff for the city of London in the place of the non-elective ancient port-reeve. London and the Kingdom - Volume I
It took an effort to conceal her disappointment.
So will a larger lay input into the most senior appointments make a difference? Times, Sunday Times
Disappointment means that things haven't worked out the way you wanted! And now what to do? Very simple: Stand up and walk! Cut the tragedy because our limited time must always be used for the forward movements! Mehmet Murat ildan
They appointed him captain of the English team.
He played a central role in his early years on the Supreme Court, to which he was appointed by Gov.
The Secretary of State mentioned in his statement the disappointment that others might feel.
Marie was disappointed that Ben had chosen to side with the management.
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team.
But Gordon Brown will have been disappointed by Clegg's comments as they appearsto scupper any chance of a Lib-Lab pact that would keep him in Downing Street. Epolitix News
I'm positive the Bishop will not appoint another Anglo-Catholic. GOODBYE CURATE
He would get appointed either a public defender or he would have some kind of indigent defense counsel that would be appointed for him.
McCain sited Justices Roberts, Alito and Renquest as his models for the type of judge he would appoint to the court if given an opportunity. Why West Virginians turned out for Clinton
Personally, I'm feeling as dejected, disappointed and scared as I am angry.
Villa Kennan, with a pang of disappointment at such rebuff, forwent her overtures for the moment, and listened to what tale Jacob Henderson could tell of his dog. CHAPTER XXXIV
For now there are just the vestiges of the past—triumphs and disappointments alike—and the brightness of things to come.
He was not thinking of the girl beside him; only something seemed to swell and grow and swell within his heart; it was all the torture of his days, weary hopes and weary disappointment, scorn rankling and throbbing, and the thought "I had rather call the devils my brothers and live with them in hell. The Hill of Dreams
WHISTLER In his fourth Olympics, U.S. biathlon veteran Jay Hakkinen was determined not to let his team go out meekly from a disappointing Games. After disappointing Olympics, U.S. biathletes look forward
Cue an appointment with a specialist. The Sun
Appointments have become a farce, and more so under the present government. Times, Sunday Times
A special committee has been appointed to handle prisoners' grievances.
It was the passionate, slightly muddled rancour of a disappointed man.
The disappointment of being ignored by both Gauss and Cauchy hit Abel hard.
Meanwhile , I've never heard such universal frustration and disappointment with Bryant permeating the Laker organization.
That is typical of Bent, uncrushed by disappointment, enthusiastic even in adversity, and not at all ready to give up on his England dream. Darren Bent: Missing out on World Cup squad hurt like hell
And he then made a series of more or less statesmanlike appointments to senior positions.
In addition, they suffered from time to time through gaps in chairmanship because ministers had failed to appoint in time.
He was finally appointed lieutenant colonel and authorized to raise a regiment.
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment. Jim Rohn
Pat asked who was in a position to assess a referee from another county before his appointment.
Lyttelton "could have cried with chagrin and disappointment '. THE GUARDSMEN

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