demarche

Example Sentences

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In fact, he berated an aide who suggested issuing a démarche to the Buenos Aires government.

From Slate • May 27, 2023

When the Pentagon detected a Chinese spy balloon drifting over the United States this year, Ms. Sherman called in a Chinese diplomat to deliver a démarche.

From New York Times • May 12, 2023

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told The Washington Post, which first reported the meeting, that Ambassador Qin Gang was brought in for a démarche, a form of protest through diplomatic means.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2022

A démarche is a complaint through diplomatic channels.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2022

Peter explained that this was exactly the sad subject of his actual démarche: the project of the dinner in Calcutta Gardens had, to his exceeding regret, fallen to pieces.

From The Tragic Muse by James, Henry