designate
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A wildlife trust has been inspired by Sir David Attenborough's climate change mantra to designate 11 nature recovery zones in honour of the broadcaster's 100th birthday.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
When the Justice Department issued its view in January 1978, the president could designate any sitting governor as chair without Senate approval.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
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 • Mar. 19, 2026
At that length, the Dodgers won’t need to designate long relievers to piggyback Ohtani’s starts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Migrants will often designate one person to look out for trouble while the others rest.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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