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as in mandate
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 delegation
All Republicans in North Carolina’s House delegation voted in favor of the bill, while all Democrats opposed it, The News and Observer reported.
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Abigail Pender, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
But that process led to accusations of a conflict of interest by many in the Virginia delegation — a state that also had a location under consideration — who asked to pause any relocation efforts.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 10 July 2025
The letters are not agreed-to settlements but Trump's own choice on rates, a sign that the closed-door talks with foreign delegations failed to produce satisfactory results for either side.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said more Russian delegations would visit North Korea later in the year, TASS reported.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
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Abigail Pender, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
But that process led to accusations of a conflict of interest by many in the Virginia delegation — a state that also had a location under consideration — who asked to pause any relocation efforts.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 10 July 2025
The letters are not agreed-to settlements but Trump's own choice on rates, a sign that the closed-door talks with foreign delegations failed to produce satisfactory results for either side.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said more Russian delegations would visit North Korea later in the year, TASS reported.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegation
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With 38-year-old Yaz now playing first base, Carlton Fisk behind the dish, and a legendary outfield contingent in Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, Dwight Evans and Bernie Carbo, Red triumphed over White twice that day.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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Denver’s sideline contingent Court-side seats were mostly vacant on Thursday when the Nuggets opened Summer League play against Milwaukee.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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And while full five-day in-office mandates are rare—most Fortune 500 companies require workers to be on-site for three days a week, according to Flex Index’s latest report—employers are still asking for more in-person attendance.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For years, California has added significant amounts of renewable energy to its electric grid to meet the state’s mandate to derive 100% of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2045.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Medicare Advantage plan members can face prior authorization for many services, whereas Original Medicare has considerably fewer situations requiring approval.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In January, the US Food and Drug Administration gave marketing authorization to certain nicotine pouches for the first time, allowing sales of 10 flavors of popular brand Zyn to help adult smokers quit or cut back on their tobacco use.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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“Delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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