- present participle of dispatch.
dispatching
Example Sentences
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The Navy is reportedly dispatching another carrier, the USS George Washington, to replace the Lincoln.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
In part by dispatching health workers with megaphones to remind residents in traffic-clogged streets not to shake hands or hug.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was dispatching a team to inspect the damage, calling the incident "deeply concerning".
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
After dispatching Burnley with ease on Friday, the Whites are nine points and four places above 18th-placed Tottenham, who occupy the third and final relegation spot.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
"And you can be past certain that Lord Stannis will be dispatching his own shepherds to gather in his brother's wayward lambs."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
