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Delegations were also encouraged to send private submissions describing how they felt the talks were progressing, which the Brazilians referred to as "love letters."

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

Delegations from the region travelled to honour Bédié, who served as Ivory Coast's president from 1993 until 1999, when he was deposed in coup.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2024

Delegations from Israel and Hamas arrived in Cairo yesterday to resume talks on a proposed cease-fire deal.

From New York Times • May 8, 2024

Delegations of visiting lobbyists tramped through the halls as Republicans were quizzed by dozens of reporters about their vote and tourists crowded along with the press to see what the buzz was about.

From Slate • Oct. 12, 2023

After slight modifications the text of two amendments proved acceptable to the British Empire Delegation, and after being accepted by the Japanese and French Delegations, these amendments were adopted by the First Committee.

From The Geneva Protocol by Miller, David Hunter