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The phrase "appoint a replacement" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the act of designating someone to take over a position or role that has become vacant.
Example: "After the manager resigned, the board decided to appoint a replacement to ensure a smooth transition."
Alternatives: "designate a successor" or "select a substitute".
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Rather than appoint a replacement for the chief justice, Pres.
We hope to appoint a replacement as soon as possible".
He says he will step down as prime minister and appoint a replacement.
It took the Pentagon more than two weeks to appoint a replacement for Maj.
(In the event of a Senate vacancy, the governor is to appoint a replacement).
Mr. Christie will appoint a replacement for Mr. Lautenberg in the interim, but he has yet to announce his pick.
Under Illinois law, it is the governor's job to appoint a replacement for an empty Senate seat between elections.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is hoping to appoint a replacement for sacked manager Chris Hughton by the weekend.
The judge directed the Pentagon to appoint a replacement for General Hartmann in dealing with the Hamdan case.
Another possibility: Mr. Stevens could resign, which would allow the governor to appoint a replacement to fill his seat.
Gov. Jesse Ventura, an independent, can appoint a replacement to serve until the election is certified Nov. 19.
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