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

As Iranian Americans watch the rapid escalation of the war, some fear that their native country, and perhaps the whole Middle East, could descend into chaos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

He feels lost in his native country after so many years in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Mr. Fairbain asked, "What is the native country of Pope John Paul Eye Eye?"

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