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consulate

[kon-suh-lit] / ˈkɒn sə lɪt /
NOUN
embassy
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She was later told by the Italian consulate that those without scholarships would not be evacuated.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

They were alerted to their evacuation just the day before by Italy's consulate in Jerusalem.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The passports were almost ready at the San Francisco consulate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Visitors to the nearby Mexican consulate, she said, could help boost the local economy if they stayed in the neighborhood to shop or eat after their appointments.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The witches had a consulate in the town, and John Faa knew that without their help, or at least their friendly neutrality, it would be impossible to rescue the captive children.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

At times, he admitted in the plea, he falsely claimed to have previously worked for the DEA, claimed to be an attorney or claimed to be doing work with or at U.S. consulates.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Appointments at U.S. consulates can routinely take months or even years to secure, meaning prospective applicants face prolonged time away from their U.S.-based jobs or family.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

Rubio will visit Kolkata, home to Mother Teresa and one of the oldest US consulates, as well as the world-iconic Taj Mahal in Agra and palace-filled Jaipur.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

American citizens were urged to check "the latest security updates" with nearby embassies and consulates, and given hotlines for if they need help leaving the region.

From BBC Mar. 3, 2026

They were feted by premiers and emirs and entertained at embassies and consulates as they made their way back west to Palermo, Sicily, where they boarded another tanker for the homeward passage.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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