designated
Example Sentences
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State Department designated the insurgents a global terrorist group in 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
On Friday, authorities sought to ease tensions by transferring security responsibilities from ICE to state police and setting up designated protest areas.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
In 2022, South Korea helped roughly 400 Afghans leave their country after the Taliban seized power, but it designated them as “special contributors” rather than refugees because they had employment ties with South Korean agencies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
A court decision was delayed for a second time this month until July 20 as both the city and the designated buyer seek concessions from each other.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
We’ll have to take it to the Vardis’ basement, our next designated storage space.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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