- present participle of dispatch.
Example Sentences
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The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was dispatching a team to inspect the damage, calling the incident "deeply concerning".
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
It’s also true that thousands of homes might still be standing if the state and city of L.A. had done a better job of managing woodlands and rapidly dispatching firefighters and equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The Lakers followed the lead of their oldest member, the triple-double producing LeBron James, in dispatching the Wizards 120-101 at Crypto.com Arena on Monday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
After dispatching Wales comfortably in the opening round, England's performances have taken a sharp downward turn, with losses to Scotland and Ireland by 11 and 21 points respectively.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
Finally, Secretary Stinson was contacted and made good on his word by quickly dispatching troops to clear the parade route.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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