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embassy

[em-buh-see] / ˈɛm bə si /
NOUN
residence, offices of overseas representatives
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On Tuesday, the US embassy in Kenya issued a warning for its citizens in Nanyuki over the protests.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

So Adnan travelled to neighbouring Jordan to try to get a visa at the US embassy there.

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

“Do not open it,” the man said, “and do not keep it overnight in your hotel. Go immediately to the American embassy with this letter. Your government will be grateful for this information.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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