deputation

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Recent Examples of deputation The deputation, which is typically requested to the U.S. Deputy Attorney General, is in effect for one year, according to the DOJ, but renewal can be requested if the circumstances call for it. Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025 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. Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deputation
Noun
  • So, in that chaos, when the film’s delegation were summoned to attend the big closing shindig at the Palais — a sure sign they had been selected — Panahi and his daughter had only minutes to prepare.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Tennessee’s delegation also includes first lady Maria Lee, Deputy Governor Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee Economic Development Deputy Commissioner Allen Borden, Chief of Staff Joseph Williams, Senior Advisor Casey Sellers and Creative Director Brandon Hull.
    Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Flags at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations will also be flown at half-staff.
    Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Aug. 2025
  • But after about a month, his typing skills landed him a job as a typist at the American legation in Stockholm, DiGeorge said.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Trump was close to Abe, who was assassinated after leaving office.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In a new joint venture redeveloping the marina, Everett Landco announced plans to take down storage tanks and dismantle offices at the location this month, per NBC News.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Thanks to Poway/Ramona Stake Relief Society President Laura Sommer along with missionaries and elders of the church, RFCC volunteers, volunteers from Julian Congregation, Julian Methodist Church, Mountain Mana Food Pantry and Backcountries Communities Thriving.
    Vesna Curry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Shane Lichtenberg, Armstrong's son-in-law, met Charne after coming to Armstrong's door as a missionary.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lawmakers from both major political parties have expressed concerns about Trump ordering the military actions without receiving authorization from Congress or providing many details.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Employees represented by United Auto Workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant workers will hold a strike authorization vote next week, following the company’s final offer last month.
    Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Grand Blanc attack was mentioned briefly on Saturday, Oct 4, at the start of the two-day conference by Elder Gary Stevenson, one of 12 apostles who help lead the church's 17.5 million members worldwide, almost 47,000 of them in Michigan.
    Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Nelson served as an apostle beginning in 1984 and became the church's leader in 2018.
    Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What does the law say about custody and placement in Wisconsin?
    Ashley Luthern, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • This placement challenges you to take relationships seriously, to honor your commitments and to recognize when to set boundaries.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Video games are not just the latest shooter or combat titles released for gaming consuls and PCs.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In the letter Leclerc demanded to enter the port while denying that in sending these troops, part of the largest expedition to ever sail from France, the first consul intended to reinstate slavery.
    Marlene L. Daut September 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025

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“Deputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deputation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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