deputation
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A deputation, headed by Herr von Oldenburg-Januscha, even went to Doorn to press objections, but met with a warm reply from the former monarch.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2022
Two days later, a CWC deputation went to Glasgow's City Chambers to ask the lord provost to put their demands to the government.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2019
Nearby, blowtorchers cut their way out from inside a cabin, and above them a deputation of breakers directed liquid from a hose into a vat marked “Chemical Spill”.
From The Guardian ● May 2, 2017
A deputation of assistants was dispatched to Ms. Possati’s office to express the star’s displeasure.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2011
A deputation of neighbouring farmers had been invited to make a tour of inspection.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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