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 And even more recently last month at Wembley Stadium in London where Japan defeated England 1-0 in an international friendly. Stephen Wade, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 The free movement of labor between European countries also allows for companies to establish multiple international branches and standardize licensing requirements, Mindy Marks, an economist at Northeastern University, told the university’s Northeastern Global News in March. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Apr. 2026 Anton is fully financing the film and representing international rights. Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has ordered inspectors to the Venice Biennale headquarters, doubling down on a series of checks into the acceptance of Russia’s participation in the international art exhibition, La Stampa reports. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for international
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  • Even more favorable financing terms with suppliers, or not having to pay to license foreign intellectual property, gives them a real boost, according to analysts.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
  • That’s no different from foreign bots intruding into our elections.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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  • Mixed performance was observed at other multinational corporations, with standout brands like SK-II growing at 62 percent in March, and Cetaphil growing at 40 percent.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a new multinational force known as the Gang Suppression Force, with US backing, which aims to stabilize Haiti and ultimately make the country capable of functioning without the foreign force.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • The two agreed to strengthen collaboration in fighting transnational crime and cyberscams and other areas, Thai government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Often transnational agreements are necessary if pipelines pass through several territories and security — something in short supply when Iran has shown no compunction in attacking neighbors’ energy facilities.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026

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

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