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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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But this story is about a member of Fifa's own delegation being subjected to hours of questioning before being put on a flight back to from where they came.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Iran delegation flew on a private jet from Turkey to Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The major forum, designed to attract foreign investment into the country, drew thousands of guests from 130 countries, including a low-key US delegation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Putin said he wasn’t planning any meetings with members of the U.S. delegation, but they were all given pins of American flags in the form of a matryoshka, or Russian nesting doll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A delegation of roaches appeared and bowed low.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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