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delegate

[del-i-git, -geyt, del-i-geyt] / ˈdɛl ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt, ˈdɛl ɪˌgeɪt /






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“Homecare+ is a differentiated solution for new Gen-Z / Millennial homeowners with priorities outside of home maintenance, middle-aged working professionals who’d rather delegate, and aging Boomers with less mobility,” they said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Orozco Romero called the DCCC’s decision to back Bains “stupid and morally not OK,” especially since neither of the candidates earned enough delegate support to win the state party endorsement earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Silas Deane, a delegate from Connecticut, wrote that Washington, despite his tall stature and serious expression, had “a very young look, and an easy, soldier-like air and gesture.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He will be assisted by army chief of staff Gen Oumar ⁠Diarra, who has been appointed minister delegate.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

After one of our delegate assembly meetings, Mr. Muse informed me that I had been invited to have lunch at the Rotary Club meeting on the following Tuesday.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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