hail from

Example Sentences

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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

Amy Bloom, best known for her literary fiction, steeps her mystery in the academic world she happens to hail from.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Oasis, who also hail from Manchester, are being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the year after they played their biggest ever US tour.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Run for Something is not affiliated with No Kings, but some of the organization’s endorsed candidates this year hail from the movement.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 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