out of the country

Example Sentences

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She was out of the country when the fire broke out and has received criticism over her handling of the recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Later that month, the Foreign Ministry ordered Iran’s ambassador out of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Steel that allows him and future presidents to veto plant closings, the transfer of production out of the country and other operational changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

While her father was out of the country her mother sent her to a "camp" to be cared for without his consent.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

This mysterious man drove us to the Congolese border, which was jammed with crowds of people trying to get out of the country and head into Burundi.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana