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foe

[foh] / foʊ /


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Leading the Future can be a formidable foe, as it has reported raising about $75 million as of June 30.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

Footage of Cunningham coolly staring down and pointing mockingly at one such foe for 22 unflinching seconds following a scuffle last month went viral, launching countless memes.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

It is far too soon to say what ways the fabulous new Bowl sound system, which happens to be AI endowed, might become friend and/or foe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

That supports the UK's armed forces which remain highly regarded by friend and foe alike.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

It was no brigand or orc-chieftain that ordered the assault upon the Lord of Mordor’s greatest foe.

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

Last December, throngs of supporters and foes squared off at a raucous Metro board meeting.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

A preliminary deal aimed at ending the war has collapsed as the foes fight to break the deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway key to the world's oil supply.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Holy Trinity Tattoo Studio in Standish managed to squeeze Sean in before England took on Norway in the quarter final, teeing up Wednesday night's mouth-watering semi against old foes Argentina.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

His friends and foes alike—most fell somewhere in between—already knew that well enough.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Wherever he came a madness filled our foes, but fear fell on our boldest, so that horse and man gave way and fled.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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