designated
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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TPS provides protection from deportation for people from countries designated as unsafe because of war, natural disasters or other extraordinary circumstances.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the South Downs being designated an International Dark Sky Reserve and protecting those dark landscapes has become an increasingly important part of conservation efforts.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Doom Scroll: Disney is the happiest place on Earth, unless you’re the designated scroller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
And as per the documents, Universal Studios Hollywood must track noise at six designated monitoring sites outside and around the park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
He’d later buy me my first album, Stevie Wonder’s Talking Book, which I’d keep at his house on a special shelf he designated for my favorite records.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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