hail from
Example Sentences
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On the smaller King Tut's Stage, Big Special, who hail from the West Midlands, declared Glasgow to be "the Birmingham of Scotland", before delivering an abrasive set of rock, hip hop and soul.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and made the trip to the island as part of a cross-party delegation, with New Zealand noting its lawmakers have visited Taiwan for decades.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
They hail from countries with little voice in the back-and-forth between Tehran and Washington, like Syria, Indonesia or the Philippines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The writers room is stacked with people who, like Plaza and Wengert, hail from the Upright Citizens Brigade improv world.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
“Cain, soldier in the king’s army. I hail from the White Fang Mountains.”
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
