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Recent Examples of deputation
An article published in the British Medical Journal describes their close call with the authorities, A Nazi deputation consisting of an elderly doctor and two younger assistants was sent to investigate the results sent by Drs.
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Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputation
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Reports indicate that Trump later directed his officials to dismiss the Ukrainian delegation from the White House, despite their objections.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Ukrainian delegation left the White House soon after.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Japanese government promptly purchased more than 100 copies of Yardley’s book, sending it to embassies and legations to encourage them to strengthen their codes.—
Peter Zablocki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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Perle not only greeted them but invited them to dinner that night with the legation's employees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Cook County medical examiner’s office on Saturday ruled the man’s death a homicide, saying it was caused by a gunshot wound to the neck and chest.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The task force consists of the Nashville FBI office and Knoxville Police Department.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
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Bissett’s initial career goal – to become a missionary in Africa – did not come to fruition.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Over the centuries, colonizers came and went, and in 1721, Danish missionaries founded a permanent settlement at Godthåb (now Nuuk).—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
27 Feb. 2025
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All the mayors, Johnson included, were effective in arguing that their cities’ law enforcement officers cooperate routinely with the feds in enforcing criminal warrants for people in the country without authorization.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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A couple was arrested after allegedly attempting to board an American Airlines flight without authorization, leading to a physical altercation in which one individual allegedly threw coffee on an airline staff member, police said.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Among the pieces are two sketches of the 12 apostles (the disciples of Jesus in the New Testament), which Pope Julius II, who commissioned the work, wanted Michelangelo to include in the upper corners of the ceiling, but whose likeness was ultimately scrapped by the artist.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
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Constructed above the tomb of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles, the altar is considered one of the holiest sites in Christianity.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The initiative challenges brands to focus on sustainability not just within their product offerings but also in their marketing and advertising operations, addressing the environmental impact of digital ad campaigns, production and media placement.—
Srikanth Ramachandran,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pattern, color, and even strategic furniture placement can help make this happen.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Will be rendered speechless by a missing button on the blouse of the wife of the Swiss consul, and the way the wind brushed back Agafya’s hair to show her collarbone.—
Daniel Mason,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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In his role as consul, Marcus uncovered the conspiracy and persuaded the senate to declare war on Catiline, who was subsequently killed in battle.—
Quintus Tullius Cicero,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Apr. 2012
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“Deputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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