dignitaries

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Later at LF Wade International Airport, a small group of dignitaries including Premier David Burt gathered as the King drew the visit to a close.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

During their first casual visits to Grands Prix, in the mid-2010s, executives met with Bernie Ecclestone, F1’s former longtime boss, who referred to the Apple brass as dignitaries from “a fruit company.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Authorities said no dignitaries or gala guests were hurt.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

There were diplomats, foreign dignitaries, activists, advocates, journalists, and content creators.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

All morning long, automobiles and special trains disgorged thousands and thousands of passengers from every corner of the nation and the world; the assembly of foreign dignitaries alone equaled a normal day’s attendance.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand