dignitaries

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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

He has also been developing capital Pyongyang to visiting dignitaries.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

Songs from “The Sound of Music” have long been used to welcome American dignitaries to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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