compatriot

Example Sentences

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Many hope to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot Awar Odhiang, who went from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to closing Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

His opening match at the Australian Open nearly ended quickly against compatriot Marcos Giron, who Tien trailed by a break in the fourth set before turning the match around to win in five sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

However, Johannes Lochner piloted Germany to gold to complete the two and four-man double while his legendary compatriot Francesco Friedrich's team claimed silver.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The Italian edged out Norwegian Erlend Blikra and compatriot Matteo Malucelli in the charge to the line at the end of a flat 166km run around Dubai.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

The man who hung back joined his compatriot.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner