foreign

Example Sentences

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Russia's ambassador was summoned by the foreign ministry in protest and shown a bottle of cloudy water from the polluted river.

From BBC

The twentieth century held some surprises for us all: the flicker of the motion pictures, the yammer of the radio, the mounting rumble of foreign wars, the jangle of change.

From Literature

He said the Red Cross had sent a letter to the foreign ministry to contact the UN "regarding the protection of medical teams" and securing safe access routes.

From Barron's

Dubai’s economic engine—driven by luxury real estate, foreign capital and global tourism—has benefited from its perception as an island of unshakable stability in a region historically beset by turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal

Touring is expensive, not great for the environment and can be a visa nightare for foreign performers.

From Los Angeles Times