Examples of 'were named' in a sentence

Meaning of "were named"

This phrase refers to being officially given a name or title. It implies the act of assigning a particular name to someone or something

How to use "were named" in a sentence

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were named
No drivers were named by the team as having been entered.
Two bastions he built were named after him.
They were named after a beer and a gun.
And your fathers were named like you.
They were named after an albedo feature name.
Two plant genera were named to his honour.
They were named national champion by two organizations.
Two fungal species were named after him.
They were named for their commanding officers.
Some plant species were named after him.
They were named for the pippin apple.
The following drinks were named after places.
A few were named in honor of the seasonal occasions.
Four plant species were named in his honor.
They were named after their maternal grandmother.

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Fifteen athletes were named to the team.
You were named after someone very special.
These strange numbers were named imaginary numbers.
You were named by one of my sources as a very credible.
Both those towns were named by the government.
As it was progressively developed various sections were named differently.
Various locations were named after this family.
Denotes seasons in which joint winners were named.
Both boys were named for their grandfathers.
So we could find out if you were named beneficiaries.
Ministers were named to head the government ministries.
Most of the barangays were named after saints.
They were named different names at the time.
The road motorcycles were named after winds.
Chacs were named after the god of rain.
The commissioners were named last month.
They were named like not persons in charge.
Numerous treatments were named to fix the issue.
In this instance all of the parties were named.
These vehicles were named russebiler russ cars.
Now all the kings were named.
These ships were named after types of wind.
I know them well because they were named to me.
His daughters were named zaynab and haneefa.
None of the main characters in the game were named.
English regiments were named after their colonels.
Several of the athletes concerned were named.
The glycosides were named stevioside and rebaudioside.
Three large cosmetic companies were named in the ad.
Babies were named after the hero.
Nine other churches were named for him.
And they were named champions five times.
Many of her descendants were named after her.
Either they were named it or got it as a nickname.
Certain friends of yours were named also.

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