dispatched

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In the rapprochement that followed, the U.S. dispatched hundreds of American troops to train Nigerian forces, including in the complicated tactics of coordinated air-and-infantry operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Flames also spread to nearby vehicles, prompting firefighters and rescue crews to be dispatched.

From BBC • May 16, 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

After being unceremoniously dispatched, Turner said, “If I’m smart enough to save $11 million to buy the team, I ought to be smart enough to manage it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Recognizing the bones as coming from a "gigantic saurian," Lakes thoughtfully dispatched some samples to both Marsh and Cope.

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