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dignitary

[dig-ni-ter-ee] / ˈdɪg nɪˌtɛr i /


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Zach Witkoff also met Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in April of last year, during a visit where he was feted like a visiting dignitary, with a fireworks display in his honor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The Secret Service, the CHP and Los Angeles police do not discuss details of dignitary protection in terms of deployment, numbers, or travel teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

One dignitary who will not be attending is Pope Francis, though he has sent a message that will be read out on Saturday.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

The Rex Organization, founded in the 19th century, rolls every Fat Tuesday, with the role of Rex, King of Carnival, filled each year by a different local dignitary.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Archie always spoke to him with respectful formality, as to a judge or visiting dignitary.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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