"Computer records confirm that just such an operation occurred approximately 31.623 minutes before the start of the diplomatic reception."
You were right, of course, to tell me that I am not now in an embassy or at a diplomatic reception.
That is on top of all those official lunches, diplomatic receptions and traveling: 20 countries so far this year.
In the evening, there will be a diplomatic reception at the United Nations.
The second floor of the presidential palace was used for diplomatic receptions or official ceremonies.
If only we can get through tonight's diplomatic reception without scratching each other's eyes out.
They went down the line as if at a diplomatic reception.
During that evening, the Band played for a formal diplomatic reception.
They drove to the United Nations to attend a diplomatic reception.
The Maquis never expected you to make small talk at a diplomatic reception.