dignitaries

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Dignitaries arrived and tributes flowed from around the country as those closest to the late U.S. senator and former mayor gathered for a final remembrance outside San Francisco’s majestic City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Dignitaries are asked to wrap up within 15 minutes, but there’s no buzzer or Oscars-style music.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Dignitaries included Maine’s governor and senators, as well as Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, who praised Barnum’s humility and generosity, in addition to being a war hero who inspired fellow Marines.

From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2023

Dignitaries from across the continent, including South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, are expected at the swearing-in ceremony in the capital, Abuja, reflecting the significance of the event.

From BBC • May 29, 2023

"Reign and prosper, Pharaoh!" echoed the Dignitaries, bowing down before me.

From Cleopatra by Haggard, Henry Rider