designate

Example Sentences

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Government authorities have stepped in with official relief measures and sanctioned mourning activities, such as flying flags at half-staff and the establishment of designated condolence sites.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1914, the latter became the first airfield on the West Coast to be officially designated an airport.

From Los Angeles Times

Of course, the market has already spotted its designated tech losers—software stocks.

From Barron's

Of course, the market has already spotted its designated tech losers—software stocks.

From Barron's

Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group, is in desperate need of funds to rebuild and rearm its militia and pay other costs stemming from its bruising fight with Israel last year, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal