country of origin
Example Sentences
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Currently, less than 30 percent of people ordered to leave are actually returned to their country of origin, according to the European Commission.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Johnson said grant rates depend on a variety of circumstances, including whether a person is detained or has legal representation, their country of origin and whether they are adults or children.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025
It is to the great credit of the U.S. , under administrations of both parties, that it didn’t allow the perpetrators’ race, religion or country of origin to hinder the prosecution of crime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
Between 2014 and 2018, Syria was the leading country of origin among immigrants in Sweden, according to Statistics Sweden.
From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025
He was asked basic questions: name, address, occupation, country of origin.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
