delegate
Example Sentences
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The high courts often delegate some authority to the state bar or involve the bar in the process.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
"The Americans are highly awaited; without them, we can't move forward," confided one delegate from a Southeast Asian country, speaking on condition of anonymity.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Buffett, along with former vice chairman Charlie Munger, preferred to delegate managerial responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
“When you go from assistant coach to head coach, you have to take a few steps back. But you need to make sure you delegate to competent people,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
Stunned and defenseless, the male delegate turned and walked away.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing delegate
The Bill of Rights
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