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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
Maine, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania opted to not send delegations, citing costs, scheduling or politicization concerns.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The event has quickly faced problems including power outages, melting ice cream – and a lack of representation from states that declined to send delegations.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Most sister city relationships are largely symbolic and volunteer-driven, but many have produced student exchanges, cultural festivals, business delegations and humanitarian partnerships.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Those delegations were the center of Levine’s concerns.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The House delegations from Florida and Texas had the most members opposing the bill––the former with six and the latter five.
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Connor Greene,
Time,
24 June 2026
Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit, including banning demonstrations and restricting access to roads leading to airports, as well as sealing off areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
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
However, not all states are sending official government delegations to the fair.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The event has quickly faced problems including power outages, melting ice cream – and a lack of representation from states that declined to send delegations.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Most sister city relationships are largely symbolic and volunteer-driven, but many have produced student exchanges, cultural festivals, business delegations and humanitarian partnerships.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Those delegations were the center of Levine’s concerns.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The House delegations from Florida and Texas had the most members opposing the bill––the former with six and the latter five.
—
Connor Greene,
Time,
24 June 2026
Turkey is planning strict security measures for the summit, including banning demonstrations and restricting access to roads leading to airports, as well as sealing off areas around the summit venue and hotels hosting delegations.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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.
—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
However, not all states are sending official government delegations to the fair.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegations
Noun
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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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On Thursday, both the junior men’s and women’s contingents claimed team titles.
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That will all change on July 1, when a new Florida law mandates that eateries reveal extra fees before customers dine in.
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The flu vaccine was first mandated for troops in 1945, leading to millions of vaccinations, according to a 2022 analysis of vaccine mandates in the military.
Noun
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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.
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Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.
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“Delegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegations. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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