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as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the delegation by the president to the secretary of state of complete control of the nation's foreign policy
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Recent Examples of delegation
Unlike host cities, where fans tend to fly in and out within 48 hours to see a game, base camps are where the teams and their delegations sleep, eat, train and conduct daily press conferences that are broadcast back in their home countries.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Advertisement Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen reported that Iran’s delegation postponed their travel to Switzerland due to the hostilities in Lebanon.
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Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 June 2026
However, not all states are sending official government delegations to the fair.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 June 2026
At MedArt, that delegation does not happen.
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Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Advertisement Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen reported that Iran’s delegation postponed their travel to Switzerland due to the hostilities in Lebanon.
—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 June 2026
However, not all states are sending official government delegations to the fair.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 June 2026
At MedArt, that delegation does not happen.
—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for delegation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegation
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Ohtani didn't take long to give the large contingent of Dodgers fans reason to celebrate, hitting the second pitch of the game deep into the plaza in right field.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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However researchers say there is not a process to evaluate whether schools are fully adhering to the mandate.
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Public health specialists have warned that military members may suffer unnecessary complications from the flu after the vaccination mandate was ended and fear that severe cases will continue to climb in subsequent flu seasons if preventive vaccinations aren't given to those most at risk.
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Already, journalists from Iran and African countries face restricted entry despite accreditation by FIFA.
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This integrated infrastructure, including a volunteer portal and accreditation system, enabled smooth operations for both Games, setting a new blueprint for future large-scale events with AI and enhanced cybersecurity.
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The plan includes more space for private businesses, imports and exports without state intermediation, free hiring of personnel, authorization for private banks and investment by Cubans abroad.
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Drone operators who enter restricted airspace without authorization can face fines of up to $100,000, confiscation of their aircraft, and federal criminal charges.
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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