dignitaries
Example Sentences
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Though the president spoke in front of foreign leaders and dignitaries, the real audience was the American public, which has grown weary of the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
He believed the White House needed a grand ballroom that could seat hundreds of dignitaries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Buses will also be needed to move athletes, dignitaries, media and others as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth were among the dignitaries in the royal box for a show that lasted two hours and 20 minutes.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
At a mass rally at a stadium in Soweto, hundreds of dignitaries from foreign governments gathered to pay their respects to the man who kept the ANC alive during its years of exile.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
