as in delegation
a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group
the committee chose a five-person delegacy to attend the national conference
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Araghchi, part of Iran’s delegation in Pakistan, said Saturday that his country was prepared to retaliate if attacked again.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Araghchi, who is part of Iran’s delegation in Pakistan, said Saturday that his country was prepared to retaliate if attacked again.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The agreement, signed in May 2024, included $160 million upfront and is valued at almost $500 million, contingent on meeting specific milestones.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The game-ending at-bat by Marsee, who is from the Detroit area and had a large contingent of family and friends at the ballpark, was the longest in the major leagues this season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Delegacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegacy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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