had dispatched
- past perfect of dispatch.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Before Monday's strike, China had dispatched a special envoy to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan, pledging to play a "constructive role in de-escalating tensions".
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Reports had suggested that Russia had dispatched a submarine to safeguard the vessel, but it appears that US forces were able to board the tanker without facing any resistance.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
The group had dispatched 507 commercial aircraft to customers by the end of September and is targeting roughly 820 deliveries for the whole year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
These orders followed a report in Sunday’s Washington Post that the FBI had dispatched agents to roam the streets at night, ostensibly to assist local law enforcement.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2025
The guardians of Minnie Williams had dispatched an attorney, William Capp, to look for Minnie and to protect the assets of her estate.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
