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delegate

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






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To accomplish this, Xi declared while addressing military delegates at China’s legislature on Saturday, loyalty will be the paramount concern.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though it wasn’t enough to win the party’s endorsement, Swalwell won support from 24% of delegates at the state Democratic convention last month, the most of any party candidate.

From Los Angeles Times

This week, thousands of Communist Party delegates are meeting in Beijing to discuss a roadmap for the world's second-largest economy as it continues to battle low consumption, a prolonged property crisis and huge local debt.

From BBC

Under such conditions, pre-authorised target lists and delegated launch authority could be deliberate safeguards against decapitation.

From BBC

Premier Li Qiang told delegates that the Five Year Plan will include investments in innovation, high-tech industries, scientific research and more efforts to boost household consumption.

From BBC