foe
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi took aim at similar criticism from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun early Saturday, calling on him to save Lebanon from its "real foe."
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
In her mind, however, this foe isn’t worth fighting.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Despite his honorable intentions, Mr. Dasgupta risks making the best the enemy of the good, and the impossible the foe of the plausible.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Kings avoided facing their nemesis Edmonton, but they landed a tougher foe and lost 2-1 to Colorado Sunday in Denver to open the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
“God! he’s beautiful. I hope they take good care of him. Corporal, you may think that he wants to bear arms against the foe, but I think he’s running away from love.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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"Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll
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