designate

Example Sentences

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They cite a 1978 memo from the Justice Department to the Carter administration saying the president could designate one of the central bank’s board members as acting chair.

From MarketWatch

Among the highlights is the iconic chalk downland of the Seven Sisters in East Sussex, which also forms part of a newly designated National Nature Reserve being announced by Natural England.

From BBC

He’s expected to be the designated hitter in Cactus League play Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

"We will designate naphtha as an item related to economic security by the end of the week," Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said.

From Barron's

The administration has worked to designate the Salvadoran deportees as members of criminal gangs, including MS-13.

From Salon