foreign aid

noun

: assistance (such as economic aid) provided by one nation to another

Examples of foreign aid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Today Washington is reassessing the purpose and role of foreign aid. Andrew J. Pierre, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024 In general, Massie is a staunch opponent of U.S. foreign aid. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024 During a vote to advance the legislation, all but four Republicans voted against moving forward with the combined border and foreign aid package. Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 23 May 2024 He’s also been critical of the passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package that a majority of Republican senators supported. Shaylee Ragar, NPR, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for foreign aid 

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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foreign aid was in 1548

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“Foreign aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreign%20aid. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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