abroad

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It was only later - at about 20:00 - that Samantha's husband, who was working abroad at the time, contacted her by ringing one of their children's phones.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Only companies based in the UK fall under the scope of the legislation, meaning platforms like Vivid Seats which are based abroad are able to sell tickets at inflated prices.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Ford Motor F -1.89%decrease; red down pointing triangle plans to expand partnerships with Chinese manufacturers abroad, while also opening the door to one day allowing Chinese cars in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Ford Motor plans to expand partnerships with Chinese manufacturers abroad, with Chief Executive Jim Farley who also appears to be opening the door to allowing Chinese cars in the U.S. at some point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

What Cubans couldn’t buy in Cuba—unless it was on the black market, and that was usually expensive—had to be brought in from abroad.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French