foys

Definition of foysnext
plural of foy, chiefly Scottish

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Noun
  • Musically, this movie really shines with contributions from Twigs, ace producer Jack Antonoff, Charli xcx and others who are up to the task of creating a believable sound for Mother Mary.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
  • In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to journalism and her community, Knox College awarded Tucker its highest honor, a Doctor of Humane Letters, in 2026.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The counterview offered by states is that Kalshi’s prediction market offerings functionally comprise sports wagering, and that function should trump over label.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • He’s built up the firm’s offerings for high net worth individuals, established an integrated credit and insurance strategy, and is growing its capital markets business.
    Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The governor's warning comes as Dallas continues to depend on state and federal grants to support police staffing, equipment and public safety programs.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • As a charter operator, Urban Prep receives federal grants and per-pupil funding from CPS.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Republicans said the expansions from the pandemic era went too far and tried to persuade Democrats to fund a temporary spending bill that didn't address the expiring ACA subsidies, with promises of discussing ways to continue the subsidies later.
    ByMary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Given the bloc’s strained finances, any subsidies would likely be targeted and temporary.
    Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Foys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foys. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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