despatch
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- despatcher noun
- outdespatch verb (used with object)
- undespatched adjective
Example Sentences
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When there was little reliable information, Sir Mark's despatches became the "only voice of Indian history as it happened", he recalled.
From BBC
In response, Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu, Benin's eastern neighbour and much the largest military power in the region, authorised air strikes, while Ecowas leaders decided to despatch ground troops the same day.
From BBC
It said it despatched five emergency crews and one non-emergency crew to the incident.
From BBC
Protection officers were despatched to collect golf balls and private jets seemed to be hired as casually as an Uber on a night out.
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Investigators have been despatched to the scene of the crash to establish its cause.
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