delegates

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Thirteen of the 39 signers of the Constitution were from the South, and it’s estimated that 25 delegates to the Constitutional Convention owned slaves.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The Sinn Féin vice-president also told delegates that her party would "work to reform the institutions of the assembly - because they must work for the people".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The British, Swedish and Burmese delegates explained why: Nuclear fuel-making was too close to bomb-making ever to be “peaceful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Bianco won 49% while Hilton had 44%; 7% of delegates voted not to endorse in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Well, but he was here, and he would help in any way he could, even if it was only running errands for the delegates.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor