delegation
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The likely absence of a Chinese corporate delegation highlights the low expectations for significant business results from the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation face strict U.S. travel and shopping limits during their visit to the U.N.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
I took a delegation of Palisadians to Sacramento pushing for legislation that would help with that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
A spokesman for the US State Department confirmed the decision on Thursday, saying that the delegation will be placed under travel restrictions and will be banned from purchasing certain American products.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The chief strength of the proslavery argument that emerged from the Deep South delegation in the congressional debate of March 16–17 was its relentless focus on the impractical dimensions of all plans for abolition.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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
Esmail Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said there were no discussions taking place and that the country had no plans to either host or send delegations.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei rejected Trump’s suggestion that talks were under way, noting that Iran hadn’t sent any delegations or negotiators to take part in any discussions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Together he and Clinton cofounded and cochaired the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, traveled abroad together on congressional delegations, and partnered on climate policy and healthcare initiatives.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 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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