Definition of internationalnext
as in foreign
relating to or involving two or more nations an international trade agreement

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Recent Examples of international In Seoul, Kim sits down with leading figures from the K-pop world to investigate how the industry cultivated an extraordinarily devoted international following. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 College basketball has undergone a similar shift, as 12 of the 80 Sweet 16 starters this year are international, up from just four in 2016. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Some of the country’s most populous counties experienced the greatest impacts from lower international immigration. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 Here are a few Texas driving safety laws for out-of-state and international visitors to keep in mind. Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for international
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  • Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • North of Manila, Pampanga is referred to as the culinary heartland of the Philippines, offering unrivaled food experiences that marry indigenous cooking techniques and foreign influences.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • The city said the companies worked directly with JCDecaux, the multinational French corporation that maintains Chicago’s bus shelters, to have the sites cleaned and glass replaced.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In multinational companies with complex benefits offerings in different geographies, getting an answer to this seemingly simple question can often take days.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • The breach comes not long after the Justice Department earlier this month seized four domains connected to the Handala group, as part of an ongoing effort to disrupt hacking and transnational repression schemes conducted by the Islamic Republic of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
    Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Boko Haram is more locally rooted, identifying with Nigeria’s pre-colonial history, and ISWAP is more transnational.
    Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026

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“International.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/international. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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