deputation

Example Sentences

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A deputation, headed by Herr von Oldenburg-Januscha, even went to Doorn to press objections, but met with a warm reply from the former monarch.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2022

Two days later, a CWC deputation went to Glasgow's City Chambers to ask the lord provost to put their demands to the government.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2019

Nearby, blowtorchers cut their way out from inside a cabin, and above them a deputation of breakers directed liquid from a hose into a vat marked “Chemical Spill”.

From The Guardian • May 2, 2017

A deputation of assistants was dispatched to Ms. Possati’s office to express the star’s displeasure.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2011

But when the does’ deputation to the Council failed, Blackavar turned to the idea of escape.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams