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Examples of foe in a Sentence
Noun
Many considered him a foe of democracy.
Her ability was acknowledged by friend and foe alike.
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Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Discussion over who and how many people to mobilize has been divisive in a society that has otherwise been united by a common Russian foe.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
These puny human scientists and fanatics are hopping around the globe as the two eponymous monsters hop out of the Hollow Earth and form a reluctant partnership to take on some equally gigantic, humanity-threatening foes.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 30 Mar. 2024
Perhaps eventually, the Charlotte Hornets can call the team located down I-85 something beyond a Southeast Division foe.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
But early on in Frozen Empire, the Ghostbusters’ pursuit of a ghost causes some of their signature damage to the city, and an old foe, William Atherton’s Walter Peck, who went from EPA Inspector to NYC Mayor, makes an example out of Phoebe and sidelines her.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
But are the Aggies equipped to handle a rugged, defensive-minded foe steeled by Big 12 competition?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
Putin's fiercest political foe, Alexei Navalny, died in an Arctic prison last month.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
In the original, Teague played Jimmy, Swayze's most dangerous foe.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
Television Best foes, best friends: Richard Lewis, Larry David and the love between them
Feb. 28, 2024
There’s also a whole bit in the courtroom of David swatting at a fly as his attorney attempts to lionize him.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Discussion over who and how many people to mobilize has been divisive in a society that has otherwise been united by a common Russian foe.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
These puny human scientists and fanatics are hopping around the globe as the two eponymous monsters hop out of the Hollow Earth and form a reluctant partnership to take on some equally gigantic, humanity-threatening foes.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 30 Mar. 2024
Perhaps eventually, the Charlotte Hornets can call the team located down I-85 something beyond a Southeast Division foe.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2024
But early on in Frozen Empire, the Ghostbusters’ pursuit of a ghost causes some of their signature damage to the city, and an old foe, William Atherton’s Walter Peck, who went from EPA Inspector to NYC Mayor, makes an example out of Phoebe and sidelines her.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
But are the Aggies equipped to handle a rugged, defensive-minded foe steeled by Big 12 competition?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024
Putin's fiercest political foe, Alexei Navalny, died in an Arctic prison last month.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
In the original, Teague played Jimmy, Swayze's most dangerous foe.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foe. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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foe
noun1
: one who hates another
2
: an enemy in war
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