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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Ukraine is preparing to despatch military drone specialists to Gulf states to help them fend off Iranian-designed drones -- something the Ukrainian army has been doing since the start of Russia's invasion.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Rishi Sunak is at the despatch box as he begins to take questions from MPs in the Commons chamber.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2024
Rishi Sunak will be at the despatch box within the hour to take questions from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, as well as other MPs.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024
He said in addition to "providing proof that goods are not of Russian origin, importers must now include the country of last despatch to ensure oil from Russia is not being diverted through other countries".
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2024
No wonder that letters addressed to people here had never received an answer: as well despatch epistles to a vault in a church aisle.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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