designate
Example Sentences
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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
The administration has worked to designate the Salvadoran deportees as members of criminal gangs, including MS-13.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026
Wolves have been observed swatting the birds away, even appearing to designate a pack member to stand guard.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week he would designate Anthropic a supply-chain risk, but both sides had continued talking in hopes of finding a deal, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
“You’re my designated driver! Yes! You are so designated! I love that you answered! That’s so awesome! I have to be home by six! And I designate you to get me there! YESSSSSSS!”
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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