delegate
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt acknowledged this in 1945, when he appointed Dulles as a delegate to the San Francisco Conference on international organization, which helped establish the United Nations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The high courts often delegate some authority to the state bar or involve the bar in the process.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
Buffon, who is Italy's technical delegate, said it was "an important moment" and the full focus had to be on Thursday's semi-final in Bergamo.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
"If there is safe passage, what are the terms and the conditions for such safe passage?" the South Pacific islands' delegate asked.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Stunned and defenseless, the male delegate turned and walked away.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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