Sentence examples for as the appointments from inspiring English sources

As the appointments of Mr. Wachtel and Mr. McCumber indicate, Comcast is shoring up the executive structure of NBCUniversal.

In Section 2, Clause 2 of our Constitution -- known as the Appointments Clause -- our founders laid down clear instructions in the event of a Supreme Court vacancy: the President has the responsibility to appoint a justice any and every time there is an opening on the bench.

By contrast shares in Credit Suisse rose 6.7% as the appointment was welcomed by the struggling lender's investors.

As well as the appointment of Dickson as a director, the club also confirmed two other additions to the new board.

Well, as the appointment of Michael McManus as a "director of transition" implies, its new chair, Lord Hunt, is determined not to be the commission's undertaker.

In fact, it could be argued that "Big Fred's" return to fitness and top form has been as important as the appointment of Pietersen.

Far from being able to make up for these shortcomings, the commission does mention some modest improvements such as the appointment of magistrates or reducing their workload.

It could point instead to a senior figure from Australia, as the appointment of David Waite in 2000 is generally regarded as a success.

The Vatican and the Chinese government have reportedly held secret talks on such issues as the appointment of bishops and the Vatican's recognition of Taiwan.

Although they concede it does contain procedural improvements, such as the appointment of judges, they argue the court still allows companies too much leeway to sue governments.

Amendments to the established church's constitution – such as the appointment of women bishops – need a two-thirds majority in each of these three houses.