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Faroes

British  
/ ˈfɛərəʊz /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of Faeroes

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Last year the then prime minister of the Faroes, Aksel Johannesen, told BBC News that Shetland could boost growth, revitalise island life and encourage population growth by emulating his country's tunnel network.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

The lead lasted only seven minutes before Manchester City defender Gvardiol fired home the equaliser from an angle after some hesitant Faroes defending.

From Barron's Nov. 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

Third-placed Moldova also only play once - at the Faroe Islands - giving Poland in fourth a chance to make a move with their games against the Faroes and Albania.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2023

A similar vision appeared to Brand, the son of Gneisti, in the Faroes.

From Sutherland and Caithness in Saga-Time or, The Jarls and The Freskyns by James Gray

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