dispatch box
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It was all change and no change for Hilary Benn’s debut at the dispatch box.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024
Also fetching much more than its expected sale price was Baroness Boothroyd's black leather dispatch box from the House of Commons which sold for £6,500 - more than 30 times its estimate of £200-300.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024
On Sunday, Buckingham Palace released a photo of the monarch sitting in front of her official red dispatch box with government papers spread out before her.
From Washington Times • Feb. 6, 2022
During the PM's stint at the dispatch box, the Conservative MPs sat behind his were subdued, avoiding the traditional cheers of support.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2022
In the heavy dispatch box that he set at his feet there were undoubtedly treasured figures, priceless information for Germany in her jiu jitsu of the sea.
From The Invisible Censor by Hackett, Francis
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