dignitary
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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
Despite early courtesies - India's then national security adviser Brajesh Mishra was the first foreign dignitary to congratulate Khaleda Zia - trust proved thin.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 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
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
In July 1938, Premier Vyacheslav Molotov, another important Soviet dignitary, hosted a special reception for Valentina and her crew at his own summer house.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Foreign dignitaries, including officials from Russia and China, paid respects as Khamenei’s body began a multicity procession to Iraq.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
After Miller’s death in 1935, the hotel’s reputation spread even further, attracting dignitaries of the day — and the future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
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
He has also been developing capital Pyongyang to visiting dignitaries.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
On Monday morning, September 26, religious services were held at the pavilion and attended by James Garfield's Ohio friends and family as well as by many national dignitaries.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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