Example Sentences

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The government has designated roughly 50 metric tons of plutonium as weapons-grade but excessive to national security needs.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Biotech is one of the advanced technologies that China has designated a national priority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The company, which has faced criticism from environmental campaigners over its continued focus on climate-warming fossil fuels, has designated natural gas as one of its strategic priorities.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Ghana has designated every Wednesday as a day to wear the country's traditional outfit, the fugu, days after it sparked an online debate with Zambians.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Cicero was uneasy amidst applauding Rome, and he has designated his numerous works by the titles of his various villas, where they were composed.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Disraeli, Isaac