dignitaries

Example Sentences

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Songs from “The Sound of Music” have long been used to welcome American dignitaries to China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Trump said he felt personally honored by the lavish welcome he received on the edge of Tiananmen Square, outside the Great Hall of the People, where China hosts all visiting dignitaries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

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

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

The promises he got from various doctors and dignitaries, whether they were kept or not, were a testimony to his charm and persistence, and would be followed up with Farmer’s calls, letters, and emails.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French