FOYS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

foys

noun

plural of foy, chiefly Scottish

as in care packages

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In the past several years, several Kansas City suburbs have detached — and pulled their annual financial contributions — from the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the region’s transit system.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The company will fund $6 million in charitable contributions to various nonprofit organizations, with Wenig contributing an additional $1 million to a charity dedicated to protecting First Amendment rights in Ina Steiner’s name.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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Arguably the most interesting beverage offerings at the fair are at The Modern Pour, which has a presence near the entrance and in the cannabis pavilion.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
But, Shaffer said, the salary offerings and current conditions have prompted many employees to leave the department.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

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For example, experts estimate that some 2 million buildings in Florida will need to be lifted to avoid frequent flood damage, but so far, little has happened, and federal grants are being delayed.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Following statewide legislation passed in 2025, Georgia’s public schools receive roughly $68,000 per school in state grants to spend on security measures, such as cameras, officers, crisis-response training or mental health support.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

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Still, the category is down almost 28 percent, with a decline in reality TV, which isn’t eligible for subsidies, accounting for much of the drop.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
But while more projects are receiving state subsidies, the overall trend is still down.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 July 2026

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