delegation
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He said an Iranian delegation led by a deputy foreign minister had traveled to Qatar for the talks, but no direct meeting with U.S. officials was planned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 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 organising committee had initially arranged accommodation for up to 15,000 delegation members "in accordance with the host city contract", Omi told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
John Lawrence, Pelosi’s former chief of staff, said that Becerra’s standing within the California delegation and particularly among Latino lawmakers was a big part of his appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Let anyone say anything they please. I cannot prevent that, but I can prevent having one of our delegation left to march alone, almost as if she were a disgrace.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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Split-party Senate delegations have declined below their historical average and are at a level comparable to that of the late 19th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Omi admitted the string of incidents at the event - which was bigger than the Paris Olympics by number of participants - had caused significant inconvenience for some delegations.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 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
Thai military chief Ukris Boontanondha greeted Ye Win Oo at a hotel in the capital, Bangkok, on Thursday morning, where they posed for the media alongside their respective delegations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Xuma presided over the era of delegations, deputations, letters, and telegrams.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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