designated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The MLS has a wage cap but also the Designated Player rule – known as the David Beckham rule – that allows teams to buy star players.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Designated groups sound a little silly to Adam Grant, a self-described “sociable” introvert and Wharton School Saul P. Steinberg professor of management.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
The terrorist designation allows the government to pursue actions such as seizing assets and imposing travel restrictions on those appearing on the list of Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025
Designated contract markets are what all companies hoping to sell event contracts must register as.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
Designated Save 82, this crew was there to pick up one more person: a geologist.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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