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country

[kuhn-tree] / ˈkʌn tri /






Example Sentences

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“Immigration and Naturalization . . . are you saying Jonah was born in another country?”

From Literature

The oil deprivation in Cuba has sparked concern from international bodies, including the United Nations, which warned that the holdout would strain an already-fragile fuel situation and create a humanitarian crisis in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

In September, the International Paralympic Committee lifted its ban on athletes from the two countries competing at the Games.

From BBC

That’s still a big number, but it’s unsustainable, since it is driven by $1 trillion in exports to countries with their own deflationary problems.

From MarketWatch

But federal agents swept through cities across the country, catching people whose only offense was their illegal presence, who were working hard to support their families and contribute to their communities.

From The Wall Street Journal