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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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The US State Department welcomed Figuera's delegation "for the start of in-person talks" with Venezuela's interim government.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The State Department said Brazil has denied visas to a delegation that planned to travel to a critical-minerals facility in March, as well as a senior U.S. human-rights official visiting for a routine trip.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Spokespeople for the Ceuta government and the central government delegation in the territory did not respond to calls on Saturday to comment on the issue.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

"The union has decided against sending a delegation to Labour women's conference this year," he said.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The underground executive asked me to lead the ANC delegation to the conference.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

He said the regime has no current plans to send or host delegations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

As the chief negotiator for Hamas, Hayya gained international prominence by leading the group's delegations at indirect ceasefire talks, meeting mediators in Egypt and Qatar.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Together he and Clinton cofounded and cochaired the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, traveled abroad together on congressional delegations, and partnered on climate policy and healthcare initiatives.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Santa Monica officials have already signed deals with national delegations from France, Switzerland and England to host hospitality events there during the Games, and they are hoping to land more.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

First, he insisted on including Elbridge Gerry in the peace delegations to France.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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