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overseas

[oh-ver-seez, oh-ver-seez] / ˌoʊ vərˈsiz, ˈoʊ vərˈsiz /


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Buried in the law is a clause that is especially causing concern for many Chinese citizens overseas.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The U.S. historically has relied on aging facilities overseas to supply the bulk of its isotopes.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Customs authorities are overwhelmed by small packages arriving from overseas, the European Commission says, and since e-commerce is so popular, the current duty exemption gives importers a competitive advantage.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Hachira said that these days, the weak yen means he and his family prefer to take holidays in Japan than travel overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The Germans were required to disarm, to surrender their overseas colonies, and to pay massive reparations for the losses suffered by the Allies.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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