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dignitary

[dig-ni-ter-ee] / ˈdɪg nɪˌtɛr i /


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He offers Gruel a lazy thumbs-up, accepts the chef’s joke about cooking for a dignitary and immediately turns to the camera to recite the show’s mission statement.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

If she enters the race, she could face off against a DSA dignitary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The Secret Service, the CHP and Los Angeles police do not discuss details of dignitary protection in terms of deployment, numbers, or travel teams.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2025

Notably, it was hosted by then vice-president Li Yuanchao, while Xi was said to be entertaining another dignitary elsewhere in the complex.

From BBC Dec. 30, 2024

Archie always spoke to him with respectful formality, as to a judge or visiting dignitary.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli

The president, his family and White House employees would have secure underground space, Sauer said, while a “totally secure ballroom space” would provide a new level of protection for guests and foreign dignitaries.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

More than 80,000 fans, celebrities and foreign dignitaries are expected to have packed the stadium for Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Ahead of the ceremonies, foreign dignitaries convened to pay their respects, including Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, and He Wei, vice chairman of China’s top lawmaking body.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as officials and international dignitaries paid their last respects to the man who ran the country for three-and-a-half decades.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

The house is a showplace for the Kwangs’ many guests and visiting dignitaries, trimmed in heavy damask and chintz, with freshly cut flowers.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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