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embassy

[em-buh-see] / ˈɛm bə si /
NOUN
residence, offices of overseas representatives
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The Cuban embassy in Washington didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Pakistan is home to the world's second-biggest Shia Muslim population after Iran -- with which it shares a 900-kilometre border -- and represents some Iranian diplomatic interests in Washington where Tehran has no embassy.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The leaked note - from the Cameroon's foreign ministry to the Russian embassy - describes the 16 who had died as "military contractors".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Acknowledging the Pentagon expulsions, Iran’s embassy in South Africa posted photos on social media Friday x-ing out portraits of several top U.S. military officials fired in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

He’s been busy catching a spy at the American embassy?

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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