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

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

"What it feels like when you are out of the country is... a strangely isolating experience, because your life is suspended, you can't really move forward but you get on."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But the tyrant who had seized power was jealous of anyone with education and money, and so Papito was often sent out of the country on a bogus diplomatic post.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez