foreign

Example Sentences

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While I have many hobbies and interests, the idea of not making money is foreign to me.

From MarketWatch

While autarky is both undesirable and unachievable, dependence on foreign suppliers in key areas such as medical supplies and advanced computer chips can generate dangers to the economy and national security.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leo is expected to make several foreign trips this year, including to Africa, Peru, where he worked for two decades as a missionary, and possibly also Spain.

From Barron's

Lagarde also echoed sovereignty arguments, saying: "It will be built on a fully European infrastructure, avoiding an excessive dependency on foreign providers for payment systems that are critical to the functioning of our economy."

From Barron's

With relations between Bangladesh and neighbouring India strained, Rahman struck a careful note on foreign ties.

From Barron's