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abroad

[uh-brawd] / əˈbrɔd /


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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has also expressed frustration that too many government contracts are going abroad, telling cabinet ministers last month they must do more to prioritise investment in Britain.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The planned seaside resort in the coastal area of Zvernec, linked to Trump's daughter, Ivanka, and her husband, Jared Kushner, has triggered protests in several cities both inside the country and abroad.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Currency from abroad would be spent in government-owned stores, alleviating internal tension and providing the state with desperately needed foreign exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

She was a dedicated observer of the Sabbath and Jewish laws, a diligent student of Hebrew and a tireless philanthropic force in aiding vulnerable Jewish communities abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It was from a self-proclaimed Italian patriot, now living abroad in Paris.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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