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View definitions for hail from

hail from

verb as in originate

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The Huthis, who hail from Yemen's rugged north, have controlled large swathes of the country, including the capital Sanaa, for more than a decade.

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There are many possible reasons these lawmakers could have been eager to reopen the government: Some are on committees that give them more say over budget terms, while others hail from swing states and perhaps wished to separate themselves from partisan lines.

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Band members hail from Paisley, Thurso, Glasgow and feature vocals from Scotland-based LA rapper Jurnalist.

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The money has flooded poor Russian regions that many front-line soldiers hail from, provoking feuds between relatives over the proceeds, and attracting those looking for a share.

The foreign nationals who outperform Americans in certain professional fields tend to hail from countries that outperform American students on international tests.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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