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delegate

[del-i-git, -geyt, del-i-geyt] / ˈdɛl ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt, ˈdɛl ɪˌgeɪt /






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"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

With multiple candidates seeking the endorsement, it may be hard for any single one to reach the 60% threshold of delegate votes needed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Despite the uncertainty, at least one delegate ended the trade mission with a new customer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

On March 14 Burnham joined Davis for dinner with Japan’s delegate to the fair, at the Chicago Club.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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