dignitaries

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Today it is one of the most politically significant landmarks in Beijing, and an invitation to it for foreign dignitaries is often seen as an honor and a sign of closeness.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Later Thursday, Trump was to attend a state dinner with dignitaries and business leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The parade was vastly scaled back compared to previous years, with no military hardware on display for the first time in nearly two decades and only a handful of foreign dignitaries in attendance.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

About 2,000 journalists, dignitaries and other guests attended the event, rushing through rain to enter using multiple hotel entrances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Telegrams and letters from both famous dignitaries and ordinary citizens flooded the White House with heartfelt wishes for Garfield's recovery.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow