designated
Example Sentences
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But the firms have the backing of the South Korean government, which designated K-beauty a strategic national asset in December, promising to support manufacturing and exports.
From BBC
Some areas had been designated firework-free zones, but this appeared to have little effect.
From Barron's
The tanker, sanctioned for allegedly shipping oil to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, made an unusual move last weekend, executing a U-turn, refusing to be boarded and racing away from Venezuela at full speed.
She is one of several lawmakers designated as members of the board by US law.
From BBC
The Nigerian government designated the bandits as terrorists under domestic law in January 2022, allowing increased use of the military against them.
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