2 sentences

1. 许多知名人士出席了这次慈善晚宴。

   xǔ​duō zhī​míng rén​shì chū​xí le zhè cì cí​shàn wǎn​yàn.

   Many well-known figures attended the charity dinner.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 许多知名人士特地赶来为这位候选人站台。

   xǔ​duō zhī​míng rén​shì tè​dì gǎn​lái wèi zhè wèi hòu​xuǎn​rén zhàn​tái.

   Many celebrities came specifically to show support for the candidate.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary