foys

Definition of foysnext
plural of foy, chiefly Scottish

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Noun
  • Wembanyama was supported by 19 points from Stephon Castle, as solid contributions from the Spurs’ other recent lottery riches.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Canada, which has led contributions, recently provided an additional $30 million Canadian dollars, while Mexico remains the only Latin American country to contribute to the fund, donating $100,000.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There, seasonal bounty from Northern California’s Dry Creek Valley melds with Kyoto’s exquisite Kansai agricultural offerings.
    Matt Bomer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Look for major electronics and computer manufacturers that allow for their old equipment to be shipped back as part of buy-back offerings, or dropped off at a partnering site.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The law included tens of billions of dollars in extra funding for various DHS functions, including money for immigration enforcement, grants to state agencies, security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics, and protection for the president's residences.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Last year, the federal administration dismantled renewable energy tax incentives and canceled millions of dollars worth of grants for solar power.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That prompted Whitmer and bipartisan leaders to set aside $1 billion in new corporate subsidies to compete with southern states for big manufacturers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Fares will likely never be high enough to cover all mass transit costs without the massive public subsidies being granted each year.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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