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delegation

[del-i-gay-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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While in Oxford, the delegation met descendants of one of the anthropologists.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

In the end, their sacrifice may have been the only thing that prevented a wipeout of the whole delegation.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2026

Raman said that she would push Los Angeles’ congressional delegation to make this a key priority.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Russian delegation will be made up of Lantratova and Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian businessman close to the Kremlin who has frequently taken part in US-brokered ceasefire talks.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

“No. I’m not really one of them. Part of the delegation, I mean. I had to beg for a place in the party. I’m his secretary.”

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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

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

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 Asif Ali Zardari signed the order after cabinet recommendations "regarding the law and order situation, and the failure of negotiations with government delegations", his office said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

Members of various delegations of veterans gather near the Wall before heading to the memorial for its dedication, 1982.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge


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