delegate
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Silas Deane, a delegate from Connecticut, wrote that Washington, despite his tall stature and serious expression, had “a very young look, and an easy, soldier-like air and gesture.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"People are going to lose their jobs...How are you trying to re-engage them in other sectors?" said the delegate from one of Africa's biggest oil and gas producers.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“He didn’t address the elephant in the room,” one delegate told me, referring to the Piker controversy.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
Buffon, who is Italy's technical delegate, said it was "an important moment" and the full focus had to be on Thursday's semi-final in Bergamo.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
I wanted to kick myself for not remembering that he was the other room 81 delegate.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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The Bill of Rights
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