compatriot
Example Sentences
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By her own admission, Ms. Ypi receives a good deal of hate mail from her compatriots, who regard her failure to condemn communism tout court as a form of moral betrayal.
Back in Ukraine, Mr. Fedorenko said he said he now volunteers for Unmode to aide compatriots still stuck in Russian jails, and hopes to leave behind professional theft.
From New York Times
Moreover, Ehren’s testimony allowed prosecutors to introduce evidence about his compatriots in the Kansas City Proud Boys, several of whom are facing charges in a separate conspiracy case.
From New York Times
Meanwhile, officials at the various Central American consulates in Los Angeles have said they will provide assistance and information to any of their compatriots regarding the Ciudad Juarez tragedy.
From Los Angeles Times
For three minutes, on International Women’s Day, she spoke on the air and was seen by millions of her compatriots.
From New York Times
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