His appointment by Abacha was seen as a gesture of appeasement to the press.

The appointment of the popular 41-year old Hosono was seen as important in preparing for the upcoming general election.

His appointment three years ago was seen as a mighty witness to Riverside's long-standing liberalism.

His appointment might be seen as a step in putting Chichester back on the international theater map.

But the appointments are widely seen as rewards for loyalty.

The appointment is seen as a move to purge the country's security agencies accused of involvement in terrorism.

The appointment was seen as a test of whether Malek could successfully serve in the administration.

His appointment is seen as particularly intriguing because of the ways he might change Fox.

Because of his limited experience in the private sector, his appointment had been widely seen as temporary.

The appointment was seen as provocative in some quarters, abroad and at home.