designated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
In October, the Commerce Department designated Hong Kong addresses associated with Liu Baoxia, a Chinese businesswoman accused of providing sensitive electronics from the U.S. to Iran for nearly two decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
During the strike, 30 schools will be designated as distribution centers for free grab-and-go meals for students.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Biotech is one of the advanced technologies that China has designated a national priority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
It is to be a kitchen election: since no one can read, every candidate is designated by a symbol.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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