The appointment of Beverly McLachlin as chief justice in 2000 has resulted in a more centrist and unified court.

The appointment caused a controversy in the state, and eventually resulted in a referendum that stripped the governor of his power to directly appoint replacement Senators.

But that appointment has resulted in a focus that leaves Mr. O'Neal feeling ambivalent.

There were normally two of these, but at times irregular appointments resulted in just a single incumbent or even 3 at the same time.

The appointment of a new management team, including the highly regarded Juande Ramos as head coach resulted in some short-lived optimism amongst the fans.

This appointment resulted in a massive public outcry.

The appointment of Maung briefly resulted in a subsidence of the shooting and protests.

Neither appointment resulted in combat.

The appointment of the DDR leader resulted in an immediate lessening of tensions.