dignitaries

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Moscow would reduce the scale of the parade with no military equipment on display in the Red Square and the number of foreign dignitaries in attendance decreased.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Rubio entered the Vatican through the Arch of the Bells, a privilege reserved for senior dignitaries, flanked by the colorfully clad Swiss Guards, who have been providing security to popes since 1506.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The detective is one of half a dozen or so dignitaries attending the simple 10-minute long ceremony, led by Durham County Council celebrant Gemma Dobson.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

For die past few days, I had been pleasantly besieged by arriving dignitaries and world leaders who were coming to pay their respects before the inauguration.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela