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as in contingents
a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group
a delegation from the local scout troop is being sent to the national jamboree
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as in mandates
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 delegations
Many of the terms are reported to be contingent on a final agreement being reached between the two countries' delegations.
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Chloe Taylor,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Defending the approach, Consul General Israel Bachar, Jerusalem’s top diplomat in Los Angeles since 2023, said in an interview that most of the money so far had gone into social media and delegations.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
County officials also provided updates to its legislative delegations, the media and the public.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have also led delegations to Venezuela, which holds the world's largest oil reserves.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Still, sporadic cross-border fighting had continued even while delegations from the two sides were attending the talks in Urumqi.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
On the second day, three delegations of very diverse series will walk the Pink Carpet, showcasing the creativity and talent of Korea.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Five-star hotels in the Pakistani capital have been empty, awaiting diplomatic delegations for a next round of negotiations this week between Iran and the US.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Naqvi briefed Baker on security arrangements, saying special measures had been taken to ensure the safety of visiting delegations.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Chloe Taylor,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Defending the approach, Consul General Israel Bachar, Jerusalem’s top diplomat in Los Angeles since 2023, said in an interview that most of the money so far had gone into social media and delegations.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
County officials also provided updates to its legislative delegations, the media and the public.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum have also led delegations to Venezuela, which holds the world's largest oil reserves.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Still, sporadic cross-border fighting had continued even while delegations from the two sides were attending the talks in Urumqi.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
On the second day, three delegations of very diverse series will walk the Pink Carpet, showcasing the creativity and talent of Korea.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Five-star hotels in the Pakistani capital have been empty, awaiting diplomatic delegations for a next round of negotiations this week between Iran and the US.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Naqvi briefed Baker on security arrangements, saying special measures had been taken to ensure the safety of visiting delegations.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegations
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That’s how many NBC ordered this season — five dramas and three comedies — and the crop may have produced as many strong series contenders as the contingents of 20-25 pilots the networks used to pick up in a single year back in the day.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The first military contingents of the larger, more heavily armed force with personnel drawn from several African and South Asian countries, along with Guatemala and El Salvador, are expected to arrive in Haiti in the next few days.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Putting greater stress on small refineries at this moment in time by expanding E15 mandates would arguably be a form of pure policy malpractice.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Top-down mandates from Sacramento that make sense for a school in a wealthy ZIP code make no sense for one in a rural area.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The festival brought 75 films to Udine – comprising eight world premieres, 18 international premieres, 21 European premieres and 20 Italian premieres across 12 countries – alongside 236 guests of honor and more than 2,000 accreditations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Delegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegations. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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