dignitary
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Zach Witkoff also met Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in April of last year, during a visit where he was feted like a visiting dignitary, with a fireworks display in his honor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Despite early courtesies - India's then national security adviser Brajesh Mishra was the first foreign dignitary to congratulate Khaleda Zia - trust proved thin.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
California officials then put into place a plan for the California Highway Patrol to provide dignitary protection for Harris.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025
Military Academy’s ensemble in West Point, N.Y., perform at inaugurations and foreign dignitary visits.
From New York Times • May 27, 2024
Archie always spoke to him with respectful formality, as to a judge or visiting dignitary.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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