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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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As with most members of California’s congressional delegation, Swalwell was an unfamiliar figure to many Californians living outside his Alameda County district, even though he had a lighthearted, robust presence on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He is already sending a senior delegation to the conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The U.S. delegation issued a set of demands.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran's delegation in Pakistan, said Tehran would "not bow to any threats", while navy chief Shahram Irani called Trump's blockade "ridiculous".

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Char continued to describe the visit of a trade delegation and the same ball that Dame Olga had attended, although he didn’t mention what he had worn.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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