designated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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About 95% of the archipelago’s landmass is designated as official parkland where overnight stays are banned and where visitors must be accompanied by licensed naturalist guides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Luke had Tommy John surgery after two years pitching for Dallas Baptist, then batted .337 with 16 home runs as a designated hitter last spring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
In a pair of corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned pitcher Kyle Hurt to triple-A Oklahoma City and designated pitcher Charlie Barnes for assignment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Replacing Messi as Argentina's designated penalty taker is far easier in theory than in practice.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
As the designated shooter, I wasn’t allowed to touch the ball until the end.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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