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state visit

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noun

  1. an official visit of the chief of state of one country to that of another.


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Leo had called for an end to "polarising narratives" as a week-long state visit expected to focus on migration and social issues began on Saturday, a source of inspiration for Peralta.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan quoted the song while welcoming the Austrian president for a state visit, which some in Vienna took offense to, according to news reports at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He played a key role in President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK and in King Charles III's recent visit to the US.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

President Trump promised to raise Jin’s case during his state visit to China, and said at the conclusion of the trip Friday that Xi was giving serious consideration to releasing the pastor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

During a state visit to Washington early in the new year, British prime minister Anthony Eden proposed that the United States and Great Britain unilaterally suspend testing.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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