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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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The U.S. and Chinese militaries aren’t expected to engage directly at the Shangri-La Dialogue this year, with China sending its lowest-level delegation since senior Chinese military officers started attending the conference nearly two decades ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

But this is the second year in a row that China has declined to send its defence minister, instead choosing to send a lower-level delegation.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Members of the official Iranian delegation declined to speak with AFP reporters.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Boeing's CEO Kelly Ortberg was part of the US delegation that travelled with Trump to China.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

In 1804, a delegation of Osage chiefs met with Jefferson at the White House.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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