designated

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Prevented from running in the last presidential election due to a defamation conviction, Sonko had designated his right-hand man, Faye, to replace him in the race.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Only a small number used the U.S. designated path, hugging the coast of Oman, Kpler data shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

“Appearance is paid for and authorized by each candidate and ballot measure which is designated by” an asterisk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In 2022, South Korea helped roughly 400 Afghans leave their country after the Taliban seized power, but it designated them as “special contributors” rather than refugees because they had employment ties with South Korean agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

We are all equally surprised that we have been designated civil rights icons who changed history in the eyes of historians and the American people.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals