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consulate

[kon-suh-lit] / ˈkɒn sə lɪt /
NOUN
embassy
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They were alerted to their evacuation just the day before by Italy's consulate in Jerusalem.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The passports were almost ready at the San Francisco consulate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Visitors to the nearby Mexican consulate, she said, could help boost the local economy if they stayed in the neighborhood to shop or eat after their appointments.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Police in Toronto have not said if al-Saadi is linked to their investigation, and they have not specified a motive for this latest consulate shooting.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

We could probably find someone to carry a message to Mr. Washburn at the consulate.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

Rubio will visit Kolkata, home to Mother Teresa and one of the oldest US consulates, as well as the world-iconic Taj Mahal in Agra and palace-filled Jaipur.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

The U.S. has warned the militias are planning more attacks and has told citizens to stay away from the embassy and consulates in Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

American citizens were urged to check "the latest security updates" with nearby embassies and consulates, and given hotlines for if they need help leaving the region.

From BBC Mar. 3, 2026

Soon after the announcement, U.S. consulates began rescheduling appointments for future dates, some as late as summer 2026, leaving employees who required appointments unable to return.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2025

Since 2002, the Beijing government had been attempting—with considerable success—to stop North Koreans from rushing into foreign embassies and consulates to seek asylum.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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