government-in-exile
Americannoun
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At the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamshala, northern India, Tibetan Buddhist monks sat crossed-legs on the floor, chanting prayers as devotees stood in line to offer prayers.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024
When Norway was invaded in 1940, the King of Norway sought refuge in Britain and the Norwegian government-in-exile was established in London.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023
In India, he was allowed to set up a government-in-exile in Dharamsala, and at 54 years old he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2023
The government-in-exile expressed deep concern on Friday over the situation in China and said it stood in solidarity with people protesting COVID-19 restrictions.
From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2022
He fled to Hungary and then to Israel, supposedly with bags of money—to avoid prosecution and with hope of setting up a government-in-exile.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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