out of the country

Example Sentences

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She was out of the country when the fire broke out and has received criticism over her handling of the recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Later that month, the Foreign Ministry ordered Iran’s ambassador out of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

While her father was out of the country her mother sent her to a "camp" to be cared for without his consent.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

These are some of Britain’s most entrepreneurial people, and they’re spending their prime tax-paying years out of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Papi has explained that Mr. Washburn is the American consul, who represents the United States when Ambassador Farland is out of the country.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez