native land

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Ceramics and seals bearing his likeness attest to his rehabilitation, at least in his native land.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Covering just 2.5 square kilometres, the island has no native land mammals, which means any wolves found there must have been transported by people.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

And instead of feeling threatened by the backlash against their native land, many American ex-pats living in Canada are enthusiastically siding with their neighbors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

For 20 years, Locke was never beaten over 72 holes in his native land.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

“Maybe Gus didn’t grow up in Greece,” he said, “but I’m sure you remember that I did. You are talking about my native land, Milton. And your parents’ own true home.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides