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a person (such as a diplomat) who has complete power to do business for a government
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Qualley is notably one of Chanel’s brand ambassadors, wearing the brand’s designs at multiple red carpet events.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Jungkook joined the Calvin Klein family of ambassadors in 2023, modeling that year's spring collection with his shaggy mullet hairstyle.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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That designation was lifted in 2023, a decision viewed by some diplomats as an effort to improve relations ahead of a visit by then–Secretary of State Antony Blinken.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, Cuban diplomats have given public thanks for donations made or promised by governments in Venezuela and Colombia.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Volar, a dating app that launched in late 2023, even let people train an AI version of themselves that flirted with someone else’s AI as a pre‑date screening, like two emissaries handling the small talk before the generals sit down.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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This week, a number of the continent’s trade emissaries and heads of state have pushed for an expeditious extension of the program’s benefits—namely, duty-free access to the United States market for more than 1,800 products from 32 countries.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Maduro’s envoys have reportedly sought to revive older air and land corridors through Central America, working with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For many countries, such as Kenya and Lesotho, the deal has been a cornerstone of trade with the US, and envoys from across the continent have traveled to Washington in recent weeks to lobby for AGOA’s extension.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because once Congress delegates by a bare majority and the president signs it, and of course, every president would sign a law that gives them more authority, Congress can't take that back without a supermajority.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Plenipotentiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plenipotentiaries. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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