dignitaries

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In his head, Caleb thought it would be like Anne Hathaway in the Princess Diaries - being swept up in meetings with dignitaries and having his inheritance read to him from a scroll.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

After Miller’s death in 1935, the hotel’s reputation spread even further, attracting dignitaries of the day — and the future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In normal circumstances, when American dignitaries come to Normandy for the anniversary to pay their respects, it’s a solemn but proud occasion.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The few foreign dignitaries who visit are often gifted Akhal-Teke -- including former French President Francois Mitterrand, Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

His father, coming up Parker Head in the custody of the town dignitaries.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt