deputation
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A deputation, headed by Herr von Oldenburg-Januscha, even went to Doorn to press objections, but met with a warm reply from the former monarch.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2022
But then a deputation from outer space arrives believing the show to be a documentary history of what actually happened, and desperately needing our heroes’ help.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 12, 2020
Two days later, a CWC deputation went to Glasgow's City Chambers to ask the lord provost to put their demands to the government.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2019
A deputation of assistants was dispatched to Ms. Possati’s office to express the star’s displeasure.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2011
On our second day in Pretoria, we sent a deputation to complain about the conditions to the prison’s commanding officer, Colonel Snyman.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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