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confederation

[kuhn-fed-uh-rey-shuhn] / kənˌfɛd əˈreɪ ʃən /


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“I think the cardinals were looking for three things,” said Alistair Dutton, secretary-general of Caritas Internationalis, the global confederation of Catholic humanitarian organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The most likely replacement scenario would have Iraq, the top non-qualifier from the Asian confederation, taking Iran’s place.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, adding to the whole aura of professionalism, President Trump also didn’t seem entirely certain it was the head of the Swiss confederation on the call.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

The confederation is paying for flights, accommodation and transportation to help sides focus on developing their squads, brand and role in the community.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Until the sickness Massasoit had directly ruled a community of several thousand and held sway over a confederation of as many as twenty thousand.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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