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embassy

[em-buh-see] / ˈɛm bə si /
NOUN
residence, offices of overseas representatives
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The Indian embassy in Oman said on X that the crew of the ship were being evacuated by the Omani navy, without specifying their nationality.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A Somali embassy official in Nairobi told the BBC that Artan's diplomatic passport had been issued specifically to ease his travel after earlier visa difficulties.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It requires applicants to apply in-person at an embassy or consulate.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Since the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran and the hostage crisis that followed in 1979, the two countries have had no formal diplomatic relations.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He handed the students a thick envelope, begging them to take it immediately to the US embassy in Moscow, which was not far away.

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




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