designated

Example Sentences

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The museum had designated one central tree to be the official “Wish Tree” and it had built an elevated platform around the trunk base, so visitors could reach the branches more easily.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While all other followers of Jesus, from Quakers to Catholics, were officially designated as variations of “Christian,” Mormons did not enjoy the Christian label.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Speaking on the same programme, Lockhart said that when she arrived in Scarva on Saturday "the police had blocked bridge, which was a designated area for the protest to take place".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

“We’re just conducting war games. In war games somebody has to be designated as the enemy. When you get older, you’ll get to be Marines. You’ve just got to prove yourself worthy first.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy