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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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The Iran delegation changed its training plans two weeks ago, switching from Tucson to Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

In May a delegation from Caracas met in Washington with the International Monetary Fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Thousands of guests from 130 countries are due to attend, including a low-key US delegation.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Abigail remained confident that Jefferson could be trusted, that the bipartisan direction was the proper course, and the inclusion of a prominent Republican on the peace delegation to France, probably Madison, was a shrewd move.

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




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