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at overseas vs in overseas

Both 'at overseas' and 'in overseas' are not commonly used in English. The correct preposition to use with 'overseas' is 'in'.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 14909 views

at overseas

This is not a correct construction in English.

The preposition 'at' is not typically used with the word 'overseas'. Instead, 'in' is the correct preposition to use.
  • Working hard to look for the right opportunity, if we look at overseas examples,
  • Traffic today in the upper Keys there at the Overseas Highway.
  • There is a island empire at the oversea archipelago...
  • London calling the Empire, at home and overseas.
  • It's happening overseas at the point of production.
  • This oddity occurs because a specific Cypriot law prohibits the recognition of university degrees if they are not acquired by the student on full-time attendance at the overseas university.
  • Household of my peoples, both at home - ...and overseas.
  • It connects us to our loved ones, our family, friends and colleagues, at home and overseas.
  • KKBC has at least one overseas branch in Dandong, China.
  • I picked up this urn at... ...an overseas market.
  • You would've missed it and made an overseas call at the same time.
  • Now I'm in my final year at an overseas Chinese junior high.
  • However paradoxical it may seem, it is at moments of suffering overseas that EU Member States manage to speak with one voice on the international scene - the voice of solidarity.
  • Member of the Interministerial Committee responsible for considering applications for compensation and contributions in relation to losses incurred by citizens overseas, at the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
  • Although this fragmentation allows for rich cultural diversity and independent production industries, it also prevents the European industries from obtaining larger market shares on the international markets and competing successfully with American counterparts, both at home and overseas.
  • for pension increases in respect of accidents at work occurring in overseas departments before 1 January 1952: Direction départementale de l'enregistrement (Departmental Directorate of Registration)
  • (2) The aid for refining in Community refineries is intended to provide those refineries with sugar produced in the French overseas departments at the same price as preferential sugar.
  • The relevant provisions of Directive 2006/112/EC and Directive 2008/118/EC should consequently be adapted and their application to the French overseas territories at the same time be clarified.
  • a-people household of my... a-peoples both at home and overseas...
  • In this grave hour perhaps the most fateful in our history I send to every household of my a- peoples both at home and overseas...

Alternatives:

  • in overseas

in overseas

This is the correct construction in English.

When referring to a location outside one's own country, the preposition 'in' is used with 'overseas'. For example, 'She works in overseas markets.'
  • And then invested the illegally borrowed money in overseas funds.
  • Snakes, scorpions, spiders often turn up in overseas freight.
  • Activities outside the Union or in overseas countries and territories
  • There's money in overseas accounts.
  • Subject: Irish Government - drastic cut in overseas aid
  • Exports from the Community of waste destined for disposal in overseas countries or territories shall be prohibited.
  • Hallam, as and when we return to Washington, my sons and I are going to need a consultant advisor in overseas diplomacy.
  • It is important to protect the economy and stability of producers in overseas countries, where wages and social charges match those in the European Union.
  • Some of the lost money has been found in overseas accounts - $50 million worth.
  • The increase in overseas development aid to an EU average of 0.39% of gross national income is a positive step.
  • In 2005 we saw a 4% growth rate in overseas visitor numbers.
  • This law, which is due to come into force on 1 January 2013, will require foreign banks to provide information on US interests in overseas financial institutions.
  • 1. Exports from the Community of waste destined for disposal in overseas countries or territories shall be prohibited.
  • 2. As regards exports of waste destined for recovery in overseas countries or territories, the prohibition set out in Article 36 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
  • I hope the number of Members in this Chamber is not an indication of the interest in overseas development work.
  • Significant parts of the EAA portfolios are and will have to remain booked in overseas branches.
  • Those assets will be held by SPM holding or SPM Betriebsgesellschaft, partly in overseas branches or subsidiaries.
  • As regards exports of waste destined for recovery in overseas countries or territories, the prohibition set out in Article 36 shall apply mutatis mutandis.
  • As regards exports of waste destined for recovery in overseas countries or territories not covered by the prohibition set out in paragraph 2, the provisions of Title II shall apply mutatis mutandis.
  • Only the ones we know about in the US, no telling what he has under false names or stashed in overseas accounts.

Alternatives:

  • abroad
  • in a foreign country
  • overseas
  • in another country

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