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embassy

[em-buh-see] / ˈɛm bə si /
NOUN
residence, offices of overseas representatives
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Coast Guard vessel in a photo publicized recently by the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

It had been marketed as “perfect for a school or embassy or an exceptional private home.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

It ordered the expulsion of a Russian embassy staff member in late July.

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

The Chinese embassy in Washington said the move "seriously disrupts" trade between the two countries and Beijing will act to protect its companies.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

“Why do you suppose she didn’t leave with the other embassy staff?” he asks.

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

The BBC has contacted the US embassies of Canada, India, Mexico, Japan, South Korea and other trading partners listed in the report for comment.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Once full of prerevolutionary mansions, it now houses many embassies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

An image published on social media by Iranian embassies abroad put Ghalibaf centre stage in the Iranian negotiating team, looking animated and gesturing with his hand, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi busied himself with teacups.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 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

And embassies came from many lands and peoples, from the East and the South, and from the borders of Mirkwood, and from Dunland in the west.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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