designated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Regular bikes are already banned from anything designated as a “trail,” according to a city ordinance, but a spokesperson for Lee said e-bikes were a gray area that his proposal aims to address.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
An FBI spokesperson said the agency will still have capabilities to monitor the situation on the ground through designated election crimes coordinator experts in all its field offices.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
Dow has designated its chief operating officer, Karen Carter, to succeed Jim Fitterling as the chemical maker’s chief executive, effective July 1.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The group is designated as a terrorist organisation by countries including the UK and the US.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“Apologies, I can’t always control the laugh. Anyhow, a naughty being sought me out at my designated time. I was required to help him.”
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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