despatch
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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Ukraine is preparing to despatch military drone specialists to Gulf states to help them fend off Iranian-designed drones -- something the Ukrainian army has been doing since the start of Russia's invasion.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Rishi Sunak is at the despatch box as he begins to take questions from MPs in the Commons chamber.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024
Rishi Sunak will be at the despatch box within the hour to take questions from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, as well as other MPs.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024
The prime minister is now on his feet at the despatch box in the Commons.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024
The House of Commons gives itself to a dialogic style—to, at its best, a deft pattern of call-and-response across the despatch box.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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