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overseas
[ adverb noun oh-ver-seez; adjective oh-ver-seez ]
adverb
- over, across, or beyond the sea; abroad:
to be sent overseas.
adjective
- of or relating to passage over the sea:
overseas travel.
- situated beyond the sea:
overseas territories.
- pertaining to countries, associations, activities, etc., beyond the sea:
overseas military service; overseas commitments.
noun
- (used with a singular verb) countries or territories across the sea or ocean.
overseas
adverb
- beyond the sea; abroad
adjective
- of, to, in, from, or situated in countries beyond the sea
- ǴDZˌəʊəˈː of or relating to passage over the sea
noun
- informal.functioning as singular a foreign country or foreign countries collectively
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Example Sentences
Discovery and Sony Pictures Entertainment as more than half of major studios’ theatrical revenue comes from overseas audiences.
Tammy urged women who have been beaten by Booth, many of whom may now be living overseas, to contact police.
Despite their ongoing trauma, frailty and grief, a number of ex-hostages have felt compelled to give their harrowing testimony on stage at demonstrations, in long TV interviews or in meetings overseas with world leaders.
New England white-ball captain Harry Brook says he will not play in overseas franchise leagues for the "near future" as he manages his workload.
Trump's introduction of tariffs, which are charged on goods imported from countries overseas, threatens to upend many global supply chains.
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