motherland

Example Sentences

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The AINs are far outnumbered by the dozens of Russian-born athletes who have dodged the ban on their motherland and taken to the ice and snow under the flags of other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Foreign policy issues were mixed with musings about the motherland, praise for local businesses, fish prices and the importance of looking after veterans.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Zhang Lu told reporters on Thursday he was confident his team would "report back to our motherland and its people with complete success".

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

Her work is motivated by all who are learning about their history and taking action to heal the wounds of war for their families and their motherland.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025

Some people think that shipping their children back to the motherland when they get out of control will solve everything.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez