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to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
a manager who is reluctant to delegate authority to subordinates
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Recent Examples of delegated
Yes, the executive has the power under the law to issue and terminate TPS, but the law is clear that this is not a decision delegated to the occupant of the Oval Office; it’s supposed to be made by Homeland Security officials after careful consideration of country conditions by experts.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Under the agreement approved by the board, Chancellor Rodrigues will work with Levine to identify an outside consultant to review governance documents, delegated authorities and university boards of trustees policies throughout the university system.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Why Executives Must Lead This Shift AI operationalization cannot be delegated only to technical teams.
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Stephane Gervais,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In an industry where most steps are routinely delegated to technicians, MedArt’s approach is structurally different — and the consistency of its verified Trustpilot and Google reviews reflects that difference.
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Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
The distinction is in determining which slice of the work is irreplaceable and the main purview of humans, and which slices can be delegated to AI.
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Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
The trade court ruled 2-1 that Trump overstepped the tariff power that Congress had delegated to the president under the law.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
Presidential tariff authority exists only through powers delegated by Congress, but those delegations were never intended to permit unilateral executive restructuring of the entire global trading system.
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Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Officer Haley Buck located the remaining squirrels behind a toilet in the apartment’s bathroom and delegated Poarch to capture them using the basket, the footage shows.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Under the agreement approved by the board, Chancellor Rodrigues will work with Levine to identify an outside consultant to review governance documents, delegated authorities and university boards of trustees policies throughout the university system.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Why Executives Must Lead This Shift AI operationalization cannot be delegated only to technical teams.
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Stephane Gervais,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In an industry where most steps are routinely delegated to technicians, MedArt’s approach is structurally different — and the consistency of its verified Trustpilot and Google reviews reflects that difference.
—
Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
The distinction is in determining which slice of the work is irreplaceable and the main purview of humans, and which slices can be delegated to AI.
—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
The trade court ruled 2-1 that Trump overstepped the tariff power that Congress had delegated to the president under the law.
—
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Presidential tariff authority exists only through powers delegated by Congress, but those delegations were never intended to permit unilateral executive restructuring of the entire global trading system.
—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Officer Haley Buck located the remaining squirrels behind a toilet in the apartment’s bathroom and delegated Poarch to capture them using the basket, the footage shows.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegated
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Kaufman was appointed to the Senate in 2008 when former President Joe Biden resigned to become vice president.
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Huffines defeated Kelly Hancock, a longtime Abbott ally who the governor appointed to the seat in July.
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SpaceX employees voted to incorporate the area as the city of Starbase in 2025; just as the county handed the new municipality authority to close the beach during launches.
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His partner handed me a tiny version of the leaf to clip to my hat.
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The journey from 1600 to 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue To humanize the presidency amid the height of World War II, Stephen Early, Roosevelt’s press secretary, commissioned Rockwell to create the suite of paintings.
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On Tuesday, North Korea commissioned the 5,000-ton destroyer that Kim touted as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities.
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In Minnesota, where the Timberwolves have won five playoff series over the past three years, Finch entrusted Nori with handling the game’s details.
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The advisors entrusted with guiding substantial fortunes must combine technical expertise, strategic foresight and an ability to serve clients whose financial lives often span businesses, generations and continents.
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Police Chief Dan Ferrell said more than 100 Cobb County police officers have been deputized through the Cobb County Sheriff's Office to continue providing police services in Mableton.
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Under the program, some police officers are deputized to carry out some immigration enforcement actions.
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Two picks in the top 10 and four in the top 25 have already transferred possession, with two of those selections being dealt twice in addition to a pick swap in another trade.
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According to those sources, the final few detainees left the facility last week and were either transferred to other detention centers or were deported.
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Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
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Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
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Crow-Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the Mets who was sent to the Cubs in the Javier Báez deal in 2021, delivered the tiebreaking hit off Brooks Raley (2-3).
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Crow-Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the Mets who was sent to the Cubs in the Javier Baez deal in 2021, delivered the tiebreaking hit off Brooks Raley (2-3).
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“Delegated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegated. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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