designated

Example Sentences

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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

They designated Alice as their agent to make medical decisions, and her husband, Dan Davies, as their agent to make financial decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

US officials have floated an arrangement in which the three new military bases would be formally designated as US sovereign territory, according to one source with knowledge of the negotiations.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Secret Handshake is meticulous about getting the necessary permits to display its protest art, which is why the pieces have lately remained in their designated spots for up to a week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The place has a designated walking trail in the back.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty