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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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The Iran delegation flew on a private jet from Turkey to Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In May a delegation from Caracas met in Washington with the International Monetary Fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The major forum, designed to attract foreign investment into the country, drew thousands of guests from 130 countries, including a low-key US delegation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and made the trip to the island as part of a cross-party delegation, with New Zealand noting its lawmakers have visited Taiwan for decades.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

When Adams received word of this outrageous ultimatum, he ordered the delegation to return home, but he also withheld the official dispatches describing the bribery scheme from the Congress and the public.

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




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