Sentence examples for a local dignitary from inspiring English sources

A local dignitary had died.

Unlike the award of more distinguished medals, it does not involve a visit to Buckingham Palace, but can be presented by a local dignitary or even be sent through the post.

One or two mounted bailiffs (alguaciles) in 16th-century costume (sometimes cowboy costume in Mexico) with plumed hats ride across the ring to the box of the president (often a local dignitary) and doff their hats.

In all reality, reasoning with a toddler is no different than interviewing a local dignitary.

Before the ceremony, the duchess reportedly talked to a local dignitary -- Will, having seemingly sat out this ceremony, missed the girl chat -- about how she loves to shop at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire, a popular outlet mall back in England.

The American tour posed some problems with people trying to capitalise on the Prince's appearance for publicity purposes; one prominent actress, Mildred Harris Chaplin, passed herself off as the niece of a local dignitary in order to be photographed, whilst another simply offered Brooks a bribe of a thousand dollars to arrange the picture.

I saw a great plaque not long ago in Bournemouth in memory of some local dignitary, a Mr West, who was described as a "farmer and agitator".

Ask the local mayor or some other local dignitary to give a speech.

A receiving line of local dignitaries, including a woman wearing a zebra-print suit and a flowerpot hat, waited in their places.

The bishop of Wolverhampton was another local dignitary attending the event, where 19th century documents and artefacts, including the society's coat of arms, were on display.

By the time we stop, we are all the best of friends and, holding hands, he pulls us into the home of the Pham family, where a wall of neighbours and an assembly of local dignitaries dressed in shiny, double-breasted jackets stare grimly at a moaning child.