foreign policy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of foreign policy
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the deal, but said "a lot needs to fall in place for this to work".
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The late senator’s passion for foreign policy, his relationship with Trump and his fiery defense of a Supreme Court nominee were among the highlights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Graham served in the House of Representatives before winning election to the Senate in 2002, becoming a prominent voice on foreign policy and the military.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Like President Trump, Special Envoy Witkoff is willing to work with anyone to advance America’s foreign policy interests,” Kelly said.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Looking back over the full sweep of American history, one would be hard-pressed to discover a presidency more dominated by a single foreign policy problem and simultaneously more divided domestically over how to solve it.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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