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Faroes

British

/ ˈfɛərəʊz /

noun

a variant spelling of Faeroes

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The Faroes lie one point behind the Czechs, with both having one match remaining in their campaign.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

They have been building tunnels in the Faroes since the 1960s.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

And since you only need one hand to eat this hot dog style served in the Faroes, it’s the perfect accompaniment.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

Pál Weihe was born in the Faroes and has lived there for most of his life.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2023

But the ambitious youth had dreamed his dream of royal state and had no fancy for returning to a humble priesthood on the bleak Faroes.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. by Morris, Charles

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