native country

Example Sentences

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He has spoken in interviews about being born into poverty and fleeing conflict in his native country to arrive in the United States as a refugee.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

"In Estonia, his native country, and within pockets of the world, Öpik is still a rather well-known figure," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It was not the first time that Leo has criticised the government of his native country, after denouncing its treatment of migrants as "inhuman".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But, according to the U.S. indictment, Chen and his associates for years used their political influence and bribes to evade more serious consequences in his native country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

When he was to ask the question, What is the native country of Pope John Paul II?

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg