dispatch
verb (used with object)
to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
dispatching
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present participleof dispatch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Morgan Gibbs-White: Quality on the ball and got the assist for Ndoye before dispatching his second-half penalty in style.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The Navy is reportedly dispatching another carrier, the USS George Washington, to replace the Lincoln.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia had diverted its oil exports to its Red Sea ports and out the Bab al Mandeb, dispatching some 4.5 million barrels via that route per day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
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
"And you can be past certain that Lord Stannis will be dispatching his own shepherds to gather in his brother's wayward lambs."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
