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embassy

[em-buh-see] / ˈɛm bə si /
NOUN
residence, offices of overseas representatives
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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

But when he arrived for his appointment, staff told him that because he wasn't a Jordanian citizen, that embassy could not give him a visa.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Labour MP Duncan Webb, who took part in the trip, told RNZ that the lawmakers had been warned by the Chinese embassy before travelling that they faced a ban if they went.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The US embassy in Mogadishu has described the violence as "reckless", adding that leader on all sides "have a responsibility to preserve stability and resolve differences through peaceful means".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Tomorrow is September seventh, and we still don’t have answers. Why did Willa meet with those Polish mathematicians? Why didn’t she leave with Olivia and the American embassy staff? We’ve got to figure this out!”

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




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