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foreign

[fawr-in, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪn, ˈfɒr- /


ADJECTIVE
not belonging to the place or body in which found
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Israel's foreign ministry confirmed in a social media post that no embassy personnel were injured and the mission was closed at the time of the incident.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Starting in the 1980s, state-owned industrial companies expanded rapidly, particularly through joint ventures with leading foreign automakers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

This so riled the Cuban foreign minister and his subordinates that they marched all the way to the stage to shout and harangue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

His vision for Africa and better grasp of the local markets over decades has helped him gain a competitive edge over foreign multinationals in fields like manufacturing and fossil fuels.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

She wanted him to have a European experience and sharpen his use of foreign languages, which she kept insisting was so vital for his education.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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