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delegation

[del-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /




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Chris Slevin, who visited Beijing in July as a commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, said Chinese officials peppered his delegation with questions about the bilateral AI dialogue.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Shaw, then still on active duty, led the American delegation.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

In the days leading up to Trump Jr.’s wedding, Kremlev was in China as part of the delegation accompanying Putin, according to Chinese state media.

From Salon Sep. 14, 2026

During the interview, the delegation broke away for a multi-course dinner hosted by the Mabahith, the secret police, without Bayoumi.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

A great delegation had arrived in Trokorpe, with a truck carrying a huge thing covered with a tarpaulin.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Accommodation manager Yuta Matsuo told Reuters the hosts were "fully aware of the dissatisfaction and concerns voiced by the athlete delegations".

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

Israel has stepped up its attacks in southern Lebanon after weeks of relative calm, as delegations from both countries finished another round of U.S.-brokered talks exploring a diplomatic solution to years of fighting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Esmail Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said there were no discussions taking place and that the country had no plans to either host or send delegations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Together he and Clinton cofounded and cochaired the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, traveled abroad together on congressional delegations, and partnered on climate policy and healthcare initiatives.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Chief Buthelezi also boycotted the talks on the grounds that he was not permitted three delegations: for Inkatha, the KwaZulu government, and King Zwelithini.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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