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hail from

VERB
come from
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arise derive from emanate flow originate
WEAK
emerge end up issue proceed result rise spring stem turn out
VERB
originate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arise come from derive emanate emerge stem
STRONG
birth come commence dawn flow issue proceed result rise start
WEAK
be born come into existence
Antonyms
STRONG
cease complete end finish recede stop
WEAK
effect result terminate

Example Sentences

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And only three players participating in the WBC hail from Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Both hail from Southern California and are products of the same tennis ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Many of the current displaced people hail from Beirut's southern suburbs and have headed further north into the capital in search of shelter and safety.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The Super Bowl may be as American as apple pie, but a surprising number of this year's stars hail from overseas.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

And tell me truly first, for I should know, who are you, where do you hail from, where’s your home and family?

From "The Odyssey" by Homer