delegation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
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
Elected in 1992, Calvert is the longest-serving member of California’s Republican delegation in Congress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 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
Canada's internal trade minister Dominic LeBlanc confirmed on Thursday that a delegation met with members of the Canada-United States Economic Relations Advisory Committee - the ninth meeting since April 2026.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
An Osage delegation, including the chief Wah-Ti-An-Kah, was urgently dispatched to Washington, D.C., to petition the commissioner of Indian Affairs to abolish the ration system.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
When their mission to Oleshky was over and with delegations back in their capitals, Lubinets said he was still in touch with Lantratova about the ceasefire.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
He learns that members of the Swedish and American delegations are not primarily academics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Accommodation manager Yuta Matsuo told Reuters the hosts were "fully aware of the dissatisfaction and concerns voiced by the athlete delegations".
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Israel has stepped up its attacks in southern Lebanon after weeks of relative calm, as delegations from both countries finished another round of U.S.-brokered talks exploring a diplomatic solution to years of fighting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“In an attempt to learn the secrets of the jinn, the Scholars sent delegations to negotiate with the King-of-No-Name. They received a gentle but firm response. “We are jinn.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Vocabulary lists containing delegation
Flowers for Algernon
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Bill Withers (1938–2020) Tribute List
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word