deputation from

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

Indicates the origin or group the deputation represents.

deputationdeputation + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The managing director agreed to receive a deputation from the factory.
  • A deputation from the local community met with the mayor to discuss the new park.
  • We are expecting a deputation from our international partners next week.
  • The minister refused to see the deputation from the striking miners.
  • A small deputation from the student body presented their petition to the university board.
  • The president will address the visiting deputation from the United Nations.
  • A deputation from the tenants' association is scheduled to negotiate rent prices.
  • Has the deputation from the finance department arrived yet?
  • A joint deputation from several environmental groups lobbied the government.
  • The arrival of a deputation from the rival company was a complete surprise.