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designation

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




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No other U.S. citizen is known to be considered wrongfully detained in China, a designation that the State Department says unlocks exceptional U.S. government attention.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

"None of the obligations laid down by the DMA applies to iMessage since that service has not been listed in a designation decision as an important gateway," the court said.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

"It confirms the designation of Apple as a gatekeeper in relation to the App Store and iOS."

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

When one Indiana walking club formerly using the hot-girl designation rebranded as “Hotwalk Indy,” Lind filed for compensatory damages.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Some, like Dorothy Vaughan and Dorothy Hoover, made the grade as mathematicians from day one; others earned the designation over time.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

If her goal is to eventually pass the inheritance on to her own heirs, she should also review her estate plan and make sure the beneficiary designations on her financial accounts are up to date.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

Like Lough Neagh, it has a number of specific designations intended to protect it.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

The TPS law says that designations need to last between 6 and 18 months.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

In most cases, these designations trump what’s spelled out in a will or trust.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

Their designations reflected their use: fighters—also called pursuit planes—were assigned letters F or P: for example, the Chance Vought F4U Corsair or the North American P-51 Mustang.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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