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This call letter business got codified in 1912, at a “radiotelegraph” conference in London not long after RMS Titanic sank, so the power of wireless communication was very much on delegates’ minds.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

It is the biggest day of nominating contests, with 874 Republican delegates' support at stake.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024

Video circulating on social media shows that the disturbance began after supporters of incumbent Aisha Chughtai took the stage to seek delegates’ backing for the Ward 10 City Council seat.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

After that second vote, the council would have the power to make the change with or without the delegates’ approval.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Lazlo watched the delegates’ reactions, and he could understand their incredulity, certainly, but there was a rather large inducement here to believe the unbelievable.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor