dispatched

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The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Middle East ahead of the outbreak of war with Iran, returned home to the United States on Saturday after a 326-day deployment, the Pentagon said.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Ritchie first dispatched a French film crew to shoot second-unit, documentary-style footage at the 1978 festival.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"We have received assurances from our print provider, Civica, that the relevant data was received correctly from the council and that the packs were printed and dispatched to Royal Mail, who continue to investigate."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The resignations came a day after the culture ministry dispatched inspectors to the Biennale over the case, according to Italian media reports.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Less than three months later, on July 27, Robespierre himself was dispatched in the same way and in the same place, and the Reign of Terror swiftly ended.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson