as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the legate was charged with a list of objectives to accomplish on behalf of his country
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One dispatcher and up to eight ambassadors will be available to perform safety escorts, wellness checks, first aid and more.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
19 May 2026 -
Breitling also tapped brand ambassadors Austin Butler, the NBA’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, and soccer star Erling Haaland to show off the new lineup.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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One of the many delegates to draw too much confidence from the outcome was Thomas Jefferson.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia with delegates from states meeting in what is now Independence Hall.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Armenia and Turkey agreed in late 2021 to work toward improving the relationship and appointed special envoys to discuss ways to reconcile and open the border.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Negotiations continued by phone after Trump called off his envoys’ trip to Pakistan last weekend, the president said.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Prosecutors alleged that Sun’s actions included preventing representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to the governor’s office.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Becker and Earthrise representatives will be in court again Thursday for a status hearing.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The rise in energy costs is in focus as G7 finance ministers and central bankers meet in Paris later Monday.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Critics, including former ministers, have accused Starmer of being slow to push through reforms and unambitious with his agenda for power.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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“Legates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legates. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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