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Higher prices will foreclose the chances of the over-indebted European countries’ growing their way out of their debt problem.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“If they push too far, it will foreclose any movement forward” in regional relations, said Aaron David Miller, a former U.S. envoy for the Middle East now at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2022

“It is far from clear that the court of appeals’ approach will foreclose many claims that would otherwise go forward in federal courts,” Mr. Francisco wrote for the administration.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2018

At times, the bank will foreclose on a property only to find that it has been seized by the IRS, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S.

From Washington Post • Oct. 30, 2011

"Four hundred pounds," said Sir Richard, "and the Bishop swears he will foreclose the mortgage if they are not paid promptly."

From Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker)