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The phrase "appointed a few" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of designating or assigning a small number of individuals to a specific role or task.
Example: "The committee appointed a few members to lead the project and ensure its success."
Alternatives: "designated a few" or "assigned a few".
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Arbenz had also appointed a few communists to lower-level jobs in his administration.
In line with the government's new guidelines, for instance, Samsung has appointed a few independent directors to its boards.
Recently, though, he appointed a few emissaries, including Peggy Bonfield, a newly minted hypnotherapist whose family owned the city's first plus-size ladies' boutique.
He has appointed a few gays to positions in his administration, and he also granted partial benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees.
Johnson, Clinton writes, **{:.break one} ** thought Faubus was too soft on civil rights; after all, he had appointed a few blacks to state boards and commissions.
When Dr. Howard was appointed a few weeks after Detective Zadroga died, many in the city were relieved to have a federal czar in charge.
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They might appoint a few foreigners to the board.
Lincoln did his part, too, appointing "a few Seward-Weed men to key posts in New York City".
Even if Trump initially appoints a few good judges, that trend is not likely to last.
"But you'll be able to appoint a few vicars and magistrates, Patrick," she said to his departing back.
"I am here today to appoint a few czars and czarinas," Mr. Richardson said in the slow sonorous tone he enthusiastically adopts for such occasions of public import.
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