designated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Zeraati's employer, Iran International, had also been designated by the Iranian government as a "terrorist organisation", the jury heard.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
At nearly 650,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is known for its sprawling solitude: miles of lunar rock faces and sandy washes frame spindly Ocotillo stands, wildflower superblooms and designated dark skies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Campaigners say that getting a river designated - and the water testing regime it brings - has become one of the most effective ways to force water companies to take action to reduce sewage spills.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
It’s the first time a healthy Ohtani has been out of back-to-back batting orders, except for the paternity list, since the universal designated hitter rule was implemented in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Growing up, Ikoyi had reeked of gentility, a faraway gentility that she could not touch: the people who lived in Ikoyi had faces free of pimples and drivers designated “the childrens driver.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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