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delegation

[del-i-gay-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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Manufacturing costs have also risen, with the company noting above-average costs per employee in Germany, too many management layers and limited delegation of leadership responsibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

She was abroad in Ghana as part of a presidential delegation when deadly wildfires erupted in early 2025.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

The truce was holding into its third day, both countries said, with the Ukrainian human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announcing that he had "set out with the Ukrainian delegation towards Oleshky" through Belarus and Russia.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

The Justice Department sought to address the 9th Circuit ruling through a revised delegation of authority expressly excluding certain powers reserved for a U.S. attorney.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Despite Abigail’s reservations, Adams wanted Gerry on the peace delegation to demonstrate his bipartisan principles and also to assure that he would receive candid reports from a trusted friend.

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

A US official said the photo was cancelled "after it became clear some of the delegations were unwilling to participate in a joint photo".

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

But speaking in Bangkok after informal closed-door talks with heads of delegations, Cordano said he was hopeful a deal could be clinched at the next official round of negotiations.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

He learns that members of the Swedish and American delegations are not primarily academics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

President Trump on Tuesday told reporters that U.S. and Iranian delegations had “a very good meeting.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Xuma presided over the era of delegations, deputations, letters, and telegrams.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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