native home

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Like the Monk Parakeet, this species is successful in its native home ranges in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, where it can thrive in human-altered habitats.

From Scientific American • Jun. 20, 2023

"I want to see the sun because in here it's dim, not like outside. When our houses are rebuilt we can live in peace. Let Ukraine win because Ukraine is our native home," he said.

From Reuters • Apr. 24, 2022

Minaj’s eyebrow-raising “BallGate” anecdote set social media ablaze and was widely criticized by health experts across the globe — from the White House to Minaj’s native home of Trinidad — for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2021

Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia’s promising rookie guard, is a natural target for Toronto in talks to send Lowry, a Philadelphia native, home.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2021

Jimmy was a Marion native, home on college break.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly