compatriots

Example Sentences

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Can he persuade Mr. Trump and his compatriots that Britain’s game is worth the candle?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

"At the moment, due to the particular unity that has been created between you our compatriots... the enemy has been defeated," said Khamenei.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The politics of younger Iranian immigrants, who come to the U.S. for all kinds of reasons, and consume the full range of content available online, are more diverse than those of their older compatriots.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Sharipov's compatriots Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov were among a group also stuck in Dubai following the ATP 500 tournament there.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

He did not understand the laughter of his compatriots or their ease or anything else about them.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson