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
A video of the incident on Friday shows the shadow health and social care secretary standing at the despatch box and speaking over Labour's Steve Reed, while deputy speaker Christopher Chope calls for order.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2024
In the Commons, DUP MP Ian Paisley asked for a despatch box guarantee that the law would apply equally to all parts of the UK.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 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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