- 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
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
The Rwandans followed up by dispatching a team of diplomats and senior officials to Washington to deliver the message face-to-face.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
The Lakers followed the lead of their oldest member, the triple-double producing LeBron James, in dispatching the Wizards 120-101 at Crypto.com Arena on Monday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
He had been organizing other ministers in Little Rock to speak out and condemn the governor for dispatching the troops.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
