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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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The BBC has approached the Chinese foreign ministry for comment.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

"Pakistan needs to get its domestic act together to make itself economically strong and attractive for foreign investments," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

They include foreign investors such as central banks and sovereign-wealth funds; the Federal Reserve; and commercial banks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The rule caps stays at four years for foreign students and exchange visitors, regardless of program length.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

I don’t see how putting on a suit and singing in a foreign language makes you that, but whatever.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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