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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

While the players obtained the visas necessary to enter the United States and play their group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, not all delegation members received them.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"I am not aware of the delegation that went," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this week.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He came with a delegation and advised them bluntly to make each man sign a loyalty oath before allowing him to fly on a combat mission.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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