despatch
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
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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
They will despatch “courtesy ambassadors” armed with "best-practice" pamphlets to taxi stands.
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2024
The prime minister is now on his feet at the despatch box in the Commons.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024
He said in addition to "providing proof that goods are not of Russian origin, importers must now include the country of last despatch to ensure oil from Russia is not being diverted through other countries".
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2024
“The post-office is a wonderful establishment!” said she.—“The regularity and despatch of it! If one thinks of all that it has to do, and all that it does so well, it is really astonishing!”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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