designated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In January 2026, the clock was set at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest we’ve ever been to a designated zero hour.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
You can expect Rice, who is guaranteed to start at the World Cup, to be one of England's designated specialists.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Chilelli said the firm is anticipating hundreds of thousands of applications for suites designated for affordable housing; the winners will be determined by lottery.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
And, if he does not start at pitcher, he could not start at designated hitter, come in later to pitch one inning and remain in the game at DH.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
Under the terms of the International Antarctic Treaty, the Endurance shipwreck is a designated historic monument and must not be disturbed in any way.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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