foys

plural of foy, chiefly Scottish

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Noun
  • His contributions to Malayalam-language cinema and literature redefined storytelling in the southern Indian state of Kerala where he was born.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • At the top of the goal contributions chart sits Robinson, who has played six assists to his Fulham team-mates without scoring a goal of his own.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Federal subsidies that have significantly reduced monthly premiums for health insurance marketplace plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, known as the ACA, are set to expire at the end of 2025.
    Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, subsidies for manufacturers using domestic renewable energy were ended, and prices were liberalized.
    Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.
    Hannah Beech, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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