delegation
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Calvert, the longest-serving Republican member of California’s congressional delegation, is a Corona native who was first elected in 1992.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Vance led a delegation to Islamabad for the U.S.’s highest-stakes negotiations with Iran since the Obama administration.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
Chadian authorities said on Sunday that a delegation led by deputy Prime Minister Limane Mahamat had been sent to the area and the situation had been brought under control.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The U.S. delegation was headed to Pakistan when Trump called the trip off on Saturday.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
“I’ve promised to entertain a delegation from China. Your father has a meeting with the President, and we’ll have dinner with her tonight. I’m sorry you can’t come.”
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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