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Examples of foe in a Sentence
Noun
Many considered him a foe of democracy.
Her ability was acknowledged by friend and foe alike.
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Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
But Gulf states have significantly modified their foreign policies since, opting to limit their military interventions and reach out to former foes like Iran, while diversifying alliances in an increasingly multipolar world amid skepticism over the US’ role in the Middle East.
—Mostafa Salem, Nadeen Ebrahim and Mick Krever, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
More recently, the script has flipped, with the foe — Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay, respectively — taking early leads of a goal or two in Minnesota’s three most recent games heading into the Sunday’s meeting with Toronto.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) handed his Democratic foes another last-minute gift on Friday by suggesting Republicans would try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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Created by John Dilworth, the bizarrely endearing Cartoon Network show about an apprehensive pup facing strange foes to protect his beloved owner, Muriel, celebrates its 25th anniversary this month.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
But Gulf states have significantly modified their foreign policies since, opting to limit their military interventions and reach out to former foes like Iran, while diversifying alliances in an increasingly multipolar world amid skepticism over the US’ role in the Middle East.
—Mostafa Salem, Nadeen Ebrahim and Mick Krever, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
More recently, the script has flipped, with the foe — Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay, respectively — taking early leads of a goal or two in Minnesota’s three most recent games heading into the Sunday’s meeting with Toronto.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) handed his Democratic foes another last-minute gift on Friday by suggesting Republicans would try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foe. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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foe
noun1
: one who hates another
2
: an enemy in war
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