designated

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The government has designated robotics a strategic industry, and says that by last year, more than 140 Chinese companies had already launched more than 330 humanoid robot models.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Ohtani was in Tuesday’s lineup at designated hitter, and Roberts said he would DH on Wednesday as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

A number of the black-veined white butterflies would be set free in a designated release site in east Devon as soon as next summer, Gibson added.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

“Otherwise, the outcome will be the suspension of the designated parallel route.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Smallpox not only killed Wayna Qhapaq, it killed his son and designated heir—and his brother, uncle, and sister-wife.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann