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Undefeated so far this postseason, Oklahoma City soon will dispatch the shorthanded Lakers and then go marching on toward a defense of last year’s NBA championship.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron has also said Paris will dispatch additional air defence units to Cyprus.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

A house fire is much more likely than a break-in, and with a monitored smoke or fire detector, the security company will dispatch the fire department as soon as they receive an alert.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

"Going forward, we will dispatch more personnel including police to prevent this from recurring," he said.

From Reuters • Jan. 4, 2023

Now thou art so near, I will dispatch my servant to thee, if occasion requires.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 by Richardson, Samuel