dignitaries

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In normal circumstances, when American dignitaries come to Normandy for the anniversary to pay their respects, it’s a solemn but proud occasion.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Applauded by entrepreneurs, friendly foreign dignitaries and officials, inside the congress hall the Russian president could style himself as a super strong leader.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The few foreign dignitaries who visit are often gifted Akhal-Teke -- including former French President Francois Mitterrand, Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The uproar didn’t interrupt Ferrari from rolling the car in front of a parade of dignitaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

We began, too, to pickle vegetables and present them as gifts to visiting dignitaries, along with jars of honey from our new beehives.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama