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Examples of foreign office in a Sentence
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The royal source told CNN that the British government was briefed by the foreign office in advance of the prince’s statement and engagements this week.
—Max Foster, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024
Following the killing, Britain’s foreign office warned UK nationals to avoid nonessential travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 19 Oct. 2023
Pakistan's foreign office did not reply to request for comment.
—Fox News, 17 Aug. 2023
Britain, which has a large contingent, has sent consular officials to the site, a foreign office spokesperson said.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2023
The foreign office in Germany recommended that its citizens accept France’s offer to fly them out.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
This is the first time that the most senior Pakistani foreign office representative has visited India since 2016.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN, 20 Apr. 2023
Britain said its final evacuation flight would depart from the Wadi Seidna airfield late Saturday, with more than 1,800 people airlifted out of Sudan, according to a statement from its foreign office.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 30 Apr. 2023
Other recommendations included more regular audits of foreign offices and vetted police units, and stricter controls on expenses.
—Jim Mustian, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1784, in the meaning defined above
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“Foreign office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20office. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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