compatriot
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After a confident opening, Humphries went into the break with a 6-4 advantage but, just like his Welsh compatriot Price, Clayton did not go down without a fight.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
"The person concerned, a compatriot aged 28, unfortunately succumbed to the disease before the diagnosis was confirmed," the spokesman added.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
He is joined by compatriot and debutant Van Veen, while Bunting's exit was also confirmed.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
He was beaten 6-2 by his Welsh compatriot and posted on his Instagram story afterwards to say he needed "a lot of luck to go my way" to reach the play-offs.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The man who hung back joined his compatriot.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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