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

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

He said local party officials were generally supportive of the party’s line on wanting foreign troops out of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

These are some of Britain’s most entrepreneurial people, and they’re spending their prime tax-paying years out of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“He was thrown out of the country so many times, the history books couldn’t keep up with him! He came back from exile in ’47 for a couple of years.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez