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designation

[dez-ig-ney-shuhn] / ˌdɛz ɪgˈneɪ ʃən /




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Hesai, which previously said the designation caused “serious reputational injury, a significant drop in stock price, and lost business opportunities,” has returned to this year’s list.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“TP-Link Systems is not the subject of this designation or its associated restrictions,” a spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This designation has more serious consequences, as it entails equating the PCC and CV with groups such as Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In February, the High Court ruled that the terrorist group designation was unlawful, and the UK government is appealing against the decision.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In the sixties, minority became a synonym for socially disadvantaged Americans—but it was primarily a numerical designation.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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