embassy
Example Sentences
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"The Japanese embassy in Iran has confirmed that a Japanese national who was detained by Iranian authorities on January 20 was released on April 6 local time," government spokesman Minoru Kihara said.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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
One was thought to be targeting the residence of the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat in Saudi Arabia, located a few hundred feet from the embassy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Lebanese officials said diplomatic practice prevents them from forcibly removing anyone from the embassy compound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
She thought that that someone was Monty, although she didn’t know why Monty would’ve been at the embassy.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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