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foreign

[fawr-in, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪn, ˈfɒr- /


ADJECTIVE
not belonging to the place or body in which found
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China’s ministers for defense, foreign affairs and agriculture have been removed, along with other military commanders, regional leaders, financial regulators and state-enterprise executives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

China’s government previously consulted foreign institutions and experts such as the World Bank and American economist Joseph Stiglitz when preparing its five-year plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

"I'm sick of the way this country treats people. I'm sick of the way this country treats its foreign neighbors," he added.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

They were relocated to Musina from various cities where migrants had gathered outside government offices or foreign consulates for help to get home.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Some of it was paid back immediately because he agreed to be interviewed by a foreign journalist for a fee of $300.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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