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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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The Iran delegation changed its training plans two weeks ago, switching from Tucson to Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"I am not aware of the delegation that went," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this week.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Putin said he wasn’t planning any meetings with members of the U.S. delegation, but they were all given pins of American flags in the form of a matryoshka, or Russian nesting doll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

“Take him to the museum, let him choose whatever he thinks may aid him on the journey. Ah, here is the delegation from Troy!” said Vikus.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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