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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the president sent the secretary of state as his personal envoy to gain the support of the country's allies
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as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
one of the students was chosen as the club's envoy in meetings with the principal
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Recent Examples of envoy
Finally, the envoy takes the Brigstockes to the beach where the drowning happened, next to the lifeguard stand, ironically.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Aaron David Miller, a veteran Middle East expert and former envoy to the region, said Nasrallah’s killing could force Hezbollah, Iran and perhaps Hamas to a decision point.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
Federalists worried that something had happened to the envoys in France.
—Lindsay M. Chervinsky / Made By History, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
Amos Hochstein, the U.S. special envoy negotiating with Lebanon, has also been in Beirut to deal with the Israel-Hezbollah tensions.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Aaron David Miller, a veteran Middle East expert and former envoy to the region, said Nasrallah’s killing could force Hezbollah, Iran and perhaps Hamas to a decision point.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
Federalists worried that something had happened to the envoys in France.
—Lindsay M. Chervinsky / Made By History, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
Amos Hochstein, the U.S. special envoy negotiating with Lebanon, has also been in Beirut to deal with the Israel-Hezbollah tensions.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
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The series centers Wyler, who is described as having decades of diplomatic experience around the world, particularly in the Middle East, owing in part to her husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) serving as the American ambassador to Lebanon.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s first Cabinet pick was Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, to serve as ambassador to the United Nations.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Trump also named Jim O'Neill to serve as deputy secretary of the Health and Human Services under Kennedy.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Waukesha County Sheriff's deputies said the dog was found stabbed and had a plastic bag over its head, according to the criminal complaint.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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The party quickly coalesced around her, with 99% of Democratic delegates voting to officially nominate her in a virtual roll call prior to the Democratic National Convention in August.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The industry forum welcomed more than 3,000 delegates and 800-plus media were accredited to the LFF and attended press & industry screenings of 159 films.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for The View for comment.EW.com, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nine women were named in the lawsuit as representatives of the Disney employees.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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In Israel, the country’s right-wing leadership was thrilled by Trump’s victory, with ultranationalist ministers openly celebrating on social media.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Looking to win that District 1 council seat were Joshua Correa, a minister, and Hummer, an educator.Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Owens is alleged to have accepted $125,000 in cash from one of the agents on the yacht, according to the indictment.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Diplomat’s shorter second season is still consumed by the mystery of who’s behind the attacks that kicked off season one (the naval explosion that killed dozens of British sailors) and provided its cliffhanger (a car bomb resulting in the deaths of an American agent and a British MP).Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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That distinction led Cyrus' attorneys to file a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which EW has also reviewed.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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During the trial, Hand’s attorney told the jury that McGregor had assaulted her out of anger after losing a fight several months prior (per The Associated Press).Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Envoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envoy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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