foreign leader

collocation in English

meaningsofforeignandleader

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foreign
adjective
uk
/ˈfɒr.ən/us
/ˈfɔːr.ən/
belonging or connected to a country that is not ...
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leader
noun[C]
uk
/ˈliː.dər/us
/ˈliː.dɚ/
a person in control of a group, country, ...
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(Definition offoreignandleaderfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofforeign leader

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I have never alleged that anyforeignleadergave out posts.
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The attitude of foreign leaders of course was quite different.
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For years, the assumption was used to justify actions abroad—from subversion of freely elected governments, to assassination attempts aimed at foreign leaders.
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I normally take the opportunity to raise trade matters in my meetings with foreign leaders and expect to do so on this occasion.
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What can possibly be the use of our leaders preaching peace if foreign leaders preach war?
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Because of his leadership skills in mediating reconciliations his fame became widely known and many activists and foreign leaders requested to meet him.
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The system continues intact today with direct links to more than 40 foreign leaders.
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Twelve foreign leaders were staying in the hotel at the time, but none were injured.
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The two could not be reconciled despite efforts by several foreign leaders.
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Foreign leaders were willing to deal directly through her.
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In front of the ceremonial station there is a large plaza designed with the purpose of holding official welcome ceremonies for various foreign leaders.
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It was the first inauguration to be attended by foreign leaders.
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His portrait work also extended into the international political arena, painting many diplomats and foreign leaders.
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He spent much of his time in office trying to persuade foreign leaders to supplant fields of opium poppies with other crops.
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The security force escorted the foreign leaders, leaving from the hotel by the navy ships and helicopters.
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Thaksin has also been attacked by influential former diplomats for acting undiplomatically with foreign leaders.
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Thaksin was repeatedly attacked for acting undiplomatically with foreign leaders and the international community.
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This caused the administration to launch an extraordinary effort to change people's perception of foreign events, essentially by exaggerating threats from abroad and demonizing selected foreign leaders.
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The law provides for up to three years' imprisonment for insulting the king, slandering the government or foreign leaders, offending religious beliefs, or stirring sectarian strife and sedition.
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Bennett, with experience as a physician, was working as an intelligence analyst assessing the health of foreign leaders.
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