was dispatching
- past progressive 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
The ministry added that it was dispatching diplomats to the site.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
The state’s National Guard was dispatching water trucks to several affected communities.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2024
The U.N. secretary-general announced on Sunday that he was dispatching his humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, to the region.
From New York Times ● May 1, 2023
Messengers covered with smoke and sweat had informed him of the gap between Hill and Longstreet, and he was dispatching fresh troops to close it up.
From The Shades of the Wilderness A Story of Lee's Great Stand by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
