delegate
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She served as a delegate at the Democratic National Conventions in 1972 and 1976 and was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to his National Advisory Council on Economic Opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Orozco Romero called the DCCC’s decision to back Bains “stupid and morally not OK,” especially since neither of the candidates earned enough delegate support to win the state party endorsement earlier this year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
They explained the governing body will wait for the match delegate report to consider action.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
"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
“You don’t know how to delegate responsibility,” Corporal Whitcomb informed him sullenly.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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The Bill of Rights
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