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embassy

[em-buh-see] / ˈɛm bə si /
NOUN
residence, offices of overseas representatives
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The Kremlin is yet to put forward a replacement but Russia's embassy to the UK told the BBC it did not reflect an intention to downgrade diplomatic relations between the two nations.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

The Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a query for comment.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

"At this stage, no official requests or notifications have been received by the Embassy or the Consulate General in Sydney, either from the Australian authorities or from the individual concerned," the embassy said.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Issa was detained on 8 August after visiting the Syrian embassy in Beirut to complete paperwork and was transferred into Syrian custody on Wednesday.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

The agent rushed to the Soviet embassy with this alarming news.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

US embassies across the Middle East - including the mission in Iraq - reposted the security alert for American nationals, warning of "unexpected escalation"

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

US embassies in capitals across the Middle East on Saturday warned their citizens to beware of "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

The country has far fewer embassies than the U.S. and other Western nations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

In India's capital Delhi, power has long circulated through ministries, embassies and the parliament - but also through the shaded verandas of the Gymkhana Club.

From BBC May 25, 2026

He carried it with him everywhere, even into foreign embassies.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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