countryman

Example Sentences

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He carded four birdies and two bogeys on the back nine early Friday morning to join McIlroy, Bridgeman and countryman Aaron Rai at five under par.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The 24-year-old acknowledged, however, that his streak of good luck did not apply to everything in life, notably a board game against his countryman and super-G bronze medallist Marco Odermatt.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

African Americans have also been moved to see the outpouring of love and respect shown to their countryman, who will turn 21 during his "Speed Does Africa" tour.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Matsuzawa isn’t quite as famous as his countryman, but landing in the NFL would put him in an even bigger spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

My father extended his hand, happy to see a fellow countryman.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai