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a person (such as a diplomat) who has complete power to do business for a government
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In 2024, transit ambassadors earned an average of $38,027 in regular pay, excluding part-time workers, according to data RT released to The Sacramento Bee.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026 -
That CEOs have become the de facto ambassadors of American economic and democratic values is not a testament to corporate statesmanship but a reflection of how far institutional credibility has eroded.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Made up of diplomats and policy experts, the bureau developed close ties with embassies, foreign energy ministries, and private sector energy companies.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Two diplomats said the meeting of the council's 15 members and the vote were set for Saturday morning, rather than Friday as earlier planned.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The overconfidence of the pro-Trump push in country music pre- and postelection is backfiring on many of its most enthusiastic emissaries.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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The ruling marks a notable victory for emissaries of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, who have often been met with legal challenges when establishing centers.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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The deployments have made Iranian diplomatic envoys even more dubious that American peace efforts are sincere.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump told Fox Business that talks did occur Sunday night, involving special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, facilitated by Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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James Jack’s 1775 ride from Charlotte to Philadelphia to deliver the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence to congressional delegates.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Attendees, including some who had been chosen as convention delegates in the previous week, lined up to talk them after after the speeches.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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To assign a task, simply tick a box, add a description, choose assignees, and input an optional due date.—
Robert Anderson,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although Lee opted to not watch in person Wednesday, other Hornets representatives sat courtside.—
Alex Zietlow
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pay increase would help Legislature Scott Maxwell hit the nail on the head with his March 29 column advocating for a pay increase for Florida state senators and representatives.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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