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designation

[dez-ig-ney-shuhn] / ˌdɛz ɪgˈneɪ ʃən /




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The company noted that it isn’t covered by the sanctions but said such a designation “could occur at any time.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Two board members argued the temporary designation for Powell lacked historical precedent.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In Shropshire, Alison Biddulph has overseen the designation of three bathing sites, two on the River Severn at Ironbridge and Shrewsbury, and one on the River Teme at Ludlow.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Researchers honored him by using his name for the species designation.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Its designation was S14A316, but I’d renamed it Falco, after the Austrian rap star.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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