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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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Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
The Wave outshot Bay FC 12-9, and had more shots on goal (seven) than their Northern California foe (four).
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Every scene where these foes clash is hypnotically exciting, leaving audiences hungry for more.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Even so, the foes and all the king’s pawns find ways to change the chess board.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Iran had long backed the Taliban’s principal foes, the Northern Alliance.
—Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
The Wave outshot Bay FC 12-9, and had more shots on goal (seven) than their Northern California foe (four).
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Every scene where these foes clash is hypnotically exciting, leaving audiences hungry for more.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Even so, the foes and all the king’s pawns find ways to change the chess board.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Foe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foe. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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foe
noun1
: one who hates another
2
: an enemy in war
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