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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the delegate had a list of concerns to discuss with the country's new prime minister
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as in representative
a person who acts or does business for another
the real estate developer sent a delegate to the town meeting to represent his interests
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as in to hand
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 delegate
Alexandria Sands, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Jack worked on Trump’s 2016 campaign in a variety of capacities, including as a delegate management director.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Arush Chandna, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The doctrine, broadly speaking, bars Congress from delegating that power to the executive branch — which, these days, means to federal agencies.
—Alison Frankel, Reuters, 25 Nov. 2024
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Per the plan of organization, precinct delegates vote for MeckDems officers and elect the state executive committee.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Jack worked on Trump’s 2016 campaign in a variety of capacities, including as a delegate management director.
—The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Having strong management abilities as a doctor means knowing how to delegate, optimize team performance, and manage resources effectively, all while ensuring high-quality patient care.
—Arush Chandna, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The doctrine, broadly speaking, bars Congress from delegating that power to the executive branch — which, these days, means to federal agencies.
—Alison Frankel, Reuters, 25 Nov. 2024
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What To Know In a Truth Social post announcing Ken Howery as his choice for ambassador to Denmark, which controls the territory of Greenland, Trump restated his goal of bringing the area under U.S. control.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Johnson, not to be confused with the Republican Wisconsin senator of the same name, has resided in Florida since stepping down as ambassador to El Salvador at the end of the first Trump administration.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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If people are like me and feel this isn't enough time for the crime, talk to your local representative and your legislators.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 21 Dec. 2024
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Just the addition of a Starboard representative to the board would give the markets tremendous confidence that management is on the path toward shareholder value creation.Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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In July 2023, Beijing appointed a PLA Navy deputy commander as the Rocket Force's new commander and an Air Force officer as its new political commissar.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Artist Jeff Satur, who attended Valentino’s first fashion show by creative director Alessandro Michele in Paris in September, has been appointed the house’s brand ambassador — the first hailing from Thailand.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the ’90s, Hollywood might have handed him its checkbook.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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And the jury agreed, handing her a 7-1-0 win, with only Kyle voting otherwise, for Sam.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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British producer Mark Burnett, who helped Donald Trump reach international fame with the reality TV series The Apprentice, has been appointed by the president-elect as a special envoy to the UK.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 23 Dec. 2024
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That hope was boosted Friday with the news that Roger D. Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, had arrived in the capital city of Damascus along with two other top U.S. diplomats.Tony Hunter, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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Later that day, a Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputy recognized him in the Charger, wearing the same clothing all four victims described, and arrested him, according to court records.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Sheriff’s deputies responded to a family disturbance call at a house in the 7500 block of Versailles Way in Sacramento County early Friday morning, sheriff’s officials said on social media.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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His character was deputized with the responsibility of returning the Infinity Stones to their past timelines at the end of Avengers: Endgame, his last appearance as Steve Rogers.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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For some, the idea of being deputized is more than a meme.Tess Owen, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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This technique gives patients results that look natural, offers a speedier recovery, and leaves fewer scars.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bruce found his bloody arrow, then left the area and walked to a barn to wait for his dad before tracking the deer.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Delegate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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