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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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Sinn Féin councillor Eugene McConnell, chair of NACNI, advised members that the cross-party delegation "had left the minister in no doubt and that a further paper was being prepared for submission".

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

When Cassidy announced his decision, Blanche was in Colombia, leading a U.S. presidential delegation to the inauguration of the country’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

The opposition delegation issued a statement at the end of the meeting to say the dialogue "aims to achieve stabilization, political reconciliation and a peaceful transition."

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The State Department said Brazil has denied visas to a delegation that planned to travel to a critical-minerals facility in March, as well as a senior U.S. human-rights official visiting for a routine trip.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Governor Wallace refused to receive a delegation from the marchers.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman

Esmail Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said there were no discussions taking place and that the country had no plans to either host or send delegations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

As the chief negotiator for Hamas, Hayya gained international prominence by leading the group's delegations at indirect ceasefire talks, meeting mediators in Egypt and Qatar.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Together he and Clinton cofounded and cochaired the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, traveled abroad together on congressional delegations, and partnered on climate policy and healthcare initiatives.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Iranian leaders used Quran verses to greet foreign delegations, signaling perseverance to allies and implicit warnings to regional competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

First, he insisted on including Elbridge Gerry in the peace delegations to France.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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